CZ 807

Czech modular dual-calibre assault rifle
CZ 807
A 7.62×39 mm CZ 807 assault rifle on display at IDEAS 2016, Karachi, Pakistan.
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originCzech Republic
Production history
DesignerČeská zbrojovka Uherský Brod
Designed2013
ManufacturerČeská zbrojovka Uherský Brod
Specifications
Mass3.15 kg[1]
Length833–927 mm[1]
Barrel length408 mm[1]
Cartridge7.62×39 mm and 5.56×45 mm[1]
ActionShort stroke gas piston
Rate of fire810 rounds per minute[2]
Effective firing range350 metres for 7.62x39mm
450 metres for 5.56x45 mm [2]
Feed system30-round magazine [1]

The CZ 807 is a Czech modular dual-calibre assault rifle originally developed by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod for the Indian Armed Forces. The modular design of rifle allows operators to quickly change calibre of weapon to either 5.56×45 mm or 7.62×39 mm.[3] The rifle was announced by the company in 2013 at an event in Liberec.[4] However, in June 2015, the Indian tender was scrapped.[5]

Description

The CZ 807 is derived from the CZ 805 BREN series of rifles. The basic characteristics of the rifle are that it is a piston operated, gas-driven select-fire rifle of dual calibres. The ambidextrous charging handle is easy to change sides on. It has a modular design, with an aluminium alloy upper receiver and polymer lower receiver/fire control group. The bolt is a multi-lug type riding in a bolt carrier, locking into a barrel extension. The system is balanced well, and designed to meet the most rigorous requirements.

The materials used are fire-resistant, impact-resistant, and damage-resistant. The controls are accessible from both sides. Other characteristics include folding telescopic stock and interchangeable backstraps in three sizes.

Calibre Conversion

Changing calibre of CZ 807 assault rifle is simple: the barrel assembly, bolt and firing pin, and the magazine are changed out in a field safe operation at the unit level. The trigger group of the CZ 807 has a magazine well that is for the 7.62×39 mm magazines. To convert to 5.56×45 mm, the only item needed for the lower (Trigger group) is the magazine well insert.

Variants

The CZ 807 is available in two calibers:

  • 7.62×39mm CZ 807 Assault Rifle [2]
    • Barrel Length: 408mm
    • Bore grooves: 4
    • Rifling Twist: RH 240:1mm
    • Overall length: 833–927 mm [1]
    • Width: 78/102 mm [1]
    • Frame: Light alloy [1]
    • Rate of Fire (appr): 810 rpm
    • Effective range: 350 metres
    • Magazine capacity: 30 round
    • Rifle weight (no mag): 3.15 kg [1]
  • 5.56×45mm NATO CZ 807 Assault Rifle [2]
    • Barrel Length: 408mm
    • Bore grooves: 6
    • Rifling Twist: RH 178:1mm
    • Length of rifle: 904mm (W stock extended), 857mm (W stock retracted), 692mm (W stock folded)
    • Rate of Fire (appr): 810 rpm
    • Effective range: 450 metres
    • Magazine capacity: 30 round
    • Rifle weight (no mag): 3.41 kg

Users

Map with CZ 807 users in blue
  •  Egypt: Paratroopers and presidential guard[6]
  •  France: 7.62x39mm variant used by GIGN[7]
  •  Ghana: Used by Ghana Police National Protection Unit (NPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU)
  •  India: Used by Various State Police STF's
  •  Kenya:Used by Administration Police's Border Patrol Unit (BPU) and Security of Government Buildings (SGB). [8]
  •  Ukraine: Used by Ukrainian military[citation needed]

Potential users

  •  Pakistan: CZ 807 was one of the three finalists in the Pakistan Army competition to replace Heckler & Koch G3 and Type 56 rifles.[9] In November 2016, Ceska Zbrojovka and Pakistan Ordnance Factories signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to "intensively negotiate a delivery of complete technology for the production of small arms to Pakistan Ordnance Factories, POF. Mutual interest refers to gradual launching of production in Pakistan, ranging from light assembly to maximum localization of production. Within this cooperation, transfer of technology as well as technical support including technical training of the personnel for Pakistan Ordnance Factories is expected."[10][11][12]

In March 2017, during a marketing demonstration to local law-enforcement agencies in Quetta, Balochistan, a Česká zbrojovka official stated that: "Recently we have signed a letter-of-understanding with POF, and we are ready to transfer, the full transfer (sic) of modern technology from CZ to Pakistan, to POF, so we can produce the most modern and most advanced assault rifles in the world at POF." CZ 807 assault rifles, Scorpion Evo 3 sub-machine guns, and P-series pistols were showcased at the event which was also attended by Pakistan Army officials.[13][14][12]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c d Shea, Dan (5 February 2016). "TORTURE TESTS: THE CZ 807 AI". Small Arms Defense Journal. 7 (Features, V7N6): 18–29. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  3. ^ Shea, Dan. "Torture Tests: The CZ 807 AI". sadefensejournal.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  4. ^ Johnson, Steve (3 October 2013). "The New CZ807, Upgraded CZ805A2, Semi-Auto CZ805S1". thefirearmblog.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  5. ^ Raghuvanshi, Vivek (6 October 2016). "Indian Army in Global Hunt for Assault Rifles, Endangering Excalibur". Defense News. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Egypt vsadil na české pušky. Mají je elitní výsadkáři a dostane je také prezidentská garda, pomáhat budou i v boji s islamisty | Hospodářské noviny (IHNED.cz)". 8 February 2018. Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  7. ^ "France's GIGN orders CZ-806 BREN 2 in 7.62 x 39 mm". Quwa.org. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  8. ^ https://twitter.com/HammerOfWar5/status/1606659934833221632
  9. ^ Grohmann, Jan (4 December 2016). "Útočná puška CZ BREN 2: Nový přístup, nové myšlení". ARMÁDNÍ NOVINY. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  10. ^ V, Miles (9 December 2016). "Pakistani POF tentative plans to produce CZ 807". thefirearmblog.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  11. ^ "POF signs four LOUs with foreign firms". Radio Pakistan. 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  12. ^ a b Jake [@Jakepor21] (22 October 2021). "Ghanaian police National Protection Unit (NPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) carrying CZ BREN 2 rifles. https://t.co/THfo1PnFCK" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "New Assault Rifles From Czech Republic For Pakistan". YouTube. Archived from the original on 10 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  14. ^ CZ BREN IN BALOCHISTAN. Syed Shehryar. 29 March 2017. Archived from the original on 9 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2023 – via YouTube.

External links

  • CZ official web site
  • Pakistan's Service Rifle (G-3, Type-56) Replacement Competition 2016.