For military fans, you have all heard of the words "Made in the Czech Republic", which means weapons or firearms made by Czechoslovakia. Although it is not a major military power, the firearms made by the Czech Republic are very sophisticated. , all types of weapons are no worse than those made in Germany.
1. CZ-75 pistol
CZ-75 is a famous and classic semi-automatic pistol in the world. In 1975, it was jointly developed by the brothers Joseph Kuski and Frantyske Kuski. In 1990, it was widely used by the Czech military and police departments, replacing the previous generation CZ-52 semi-automatic pistol.
The CZ-75 was the first to fire the Soviet-made Makarov 9×18 mm pistol cartridge. In the 1990s, it was changed to the 9×19 mm Parabellum pistol cartridge commonly used in the West. It can use 12 Round or 26-round magazine supply, effective range is 50 meters. The total gun length is 206 mm, the barrel length is 120 mm, and the total gun weight is 1.12 kg. It adopts the barrel short-stroke recoil principle and is also a double-action pistol.
In the 21st century, the CZ-75 pistol has launched a modern version, using a large amount of engineering plastics and polymers to replace the main body of the gun body. Not only is the weight lighter, the appearance is also improved a lot, and there are different The model is equipped with a Picatinny rail, which can be used to install an infrared laser pointer and a bright flashlight under the base of the slide. For North American exports, it can also fire 0.40-inch ammunition.
After the birth of the CZ-75 pistol, many imitations of it appeared, such as the FN-750, "Baektusan" type, NZ-75 type and Jericho 914 type.
2. CZ-83 pistol
The CZ-83 is a compact pistol developed by the Czech Republic in the 1970s. It is also a multi-caliber pistol that can fire The 7.65mm Browning pistol cartridge, or the 9mm Browning short cartridge, can also fire the Soviet-made 9×18mm Makarov pistol cartridge.
At that time, the CZ-83 pistol was generally equipped with police, special forces and special service personnel. Later, the CZ-85, CZ-85B and CZ-100 were derived based on the CZ-83.
The total gun length is 172 mm, the barrel length is 97 mm, and it fires 9 mm ammunition under standard conditions. It uses a 10-round double-row magazine to feed the ammunition. The effective range is 50 meters, and the grip part of the gun Ergonomic design was also carried out, and later models also changed the wooden grip guard to engineering plastic to make the gun lighter and feel better.
3. CZ-P10/9 pistol
CZ-10/9 was launched by the Czech Republic in 2017. It is a general-purpose pistol, including police and military types. And the civilian sports version, the P10 can fire 0.40-inch Smith & Wesson pistol bullets, and the P9 can fire 9×19mm Parabellum pistol bullets, with magazine capacities of 10 and 12 rounds respectively.
The slide of the CZ-P10/9 pistol is wrapped with a layer of polymer material, while the slide base uses an engineering plastic structure. The grip has a granular anti-slip texture. There is an interface under the base, which can be used to install an infrared laser pointer or a strong light flashlight.
The cover door behind the slide can be removed with screws, and a small red dot sight can be installed on it, giving the gun a modern tactical style and most importantly, increasing practicality.
The CZ-10/9 pistol has no hammer on the rear and uses a bolt mechanism similar to that of the Kroc series pistols.
The current CZ-10/9 pistol is very popular among North American civilians or Western special operations.
4. Vz.61 "Scorpion" submachine gun
Vz.61 "Scorpion" is also one of the famous micro submachine guns made in the Czech Republic. It was developed in the early 1950s. The prototype gun was born in 1959 and was finally finalized in 1961. It was named Vz.61 submachine gun and was later adopted by the Czech military. Because the shape of the gun resembled a scorpion, it also got the "Scorpion" submachine gun. additional title.
After the birth of the "Scorpion" submachine gun, it began to be equipped with Czechoslovak special forces, airborne troops, tank and armored crews, helicopter crews, police and commanders, etc. as an individual self-defense weapon.
The gun fires 7.65×17 mm Browning pistol short bullets and can be fed from 15-round or 20-round curved magazines. The shooting mode can be single-shot burst or fully automatic shooting. The theoretical rate of fire is It fires about 750~800 rounds per minute and has an effective range of 150 meters.
The gun body comes with a simple foldable grip, which can be unfolded during combat or folded for one-handed operation. A special silencer can also be installed in front of the muzzle, and the receiver part can also be Install a small scope.
Up to now, the Vz.61 "Scorpion" submachine gun has not been eliminated, and is still used by some European special forces and SWAT police. Among Western civilians, this submachine gun is also very popular.
5. CZ "Scorpion" EVOIII submachine gun
Although it is also called "Scorpion", in the true sense, it is not a derivative of Vz.61. It is a famous Czech weapon Launched in 2009 by manufacturer CZ-UB, "EVOIII" represents the third generation product in the development process.
The "Scorpion" EVOIII submachine gun was developed by several non-professional firearms enthusiasts as early as 2001. It was first called the LAUGO submachine gun. Later, this design was viewed by the Czech CZ-UB , acquired and cooperated with it, and launched the CZ "Scorpion" EVOIII submachine gun.
The gun has a very futuristic appearance. It is made of engineering plastics and polymers. It fires 9×19mm Parabellum pistol bullets and uses 20 or 30 rounds of plastic transparent curved magazines. It can fire three bursts, single burst or fully automatic fire. The theoretical rate of fire can reach 1100 rounds per minute, and the effective range is 200 meters.
The EVOIII submachine gun was adopted by Western special forces in 2010, and its appearance was improved by adding a Picatinny rail, which can install various scopes, tactical grips, bright flashlights and laser pointers Devices etc.
The length of the gun body is 600 mm when the butt is unfolded and 410 mm when the butt is retracted. The weight of the empty gun is 2.77 kg. It can also be modularly modified in different combat situations.
The current CZ "Scorpion" EVOIII submachine gun also derives carbine type, civilian semi-automatic rifle type, A3 extended type, etc.
6. CZ-805 Assault Rifle
The CZ-805 was developed by the Czech CZ-UB and was publicly unveiled in 2007. It is a modular rifle designed for special operations. Assault rifle, its design is also influenced by the FN SCAR assault rifle, and some parts refer to the characteristics of the XM8 and G36 assault rifles.
The CZ-805 assault rifle became the new assault rifle of the Czech special forces in 2010. It is also divided into 5.56×45 mm version, 7.62×39 mm version, and a 6.8 mm version will be launched in the future.
The gun body and receiver are made of aluminum alloy, and the lower part is made of engineering plastics and polymers. The handguard and grip positions have a strong ergonomic design, and multiple positions can be adjusted according to the module. Disassemble and replace with different accessories.
The gun body is surrounded by Picatinny tactical rails, which makes it faster and more convenient to install grenade launchers, tactical grips, scopes, laser pointers and strong flashlights during combat. wait.
By default, the CZ-805 fires 5.56×45 mm general-purpose ammunition with an effective range of 400 meters. It can also be adjusted for three-round burst fire or fully automatic fire. The theoretical rate of fire of this gun is about 700 rounds per minute. It is also divided into short assault rifle type, standard rifle type, marksman rifle type and squad light machine gun type.
7. VZ.58 assault rifle
Vz.58 is an assault rifle developed by Czechoslovakia. Its design imitates the Soviet-made AK-47 assault rifle.
The Vz.58 was officially finalized in 1958 and began to be used. To this day, this weapon is still being manufactured, and has derived from the Vz.58P fixed butt type, Vz.58V folding butt type, Vz.58Pi night vision goggle type, Vz.58/97 sniper rifle type and Vz.58/98 submachine gun type.
The Vz.58 assault rifle fires the same 7.62×39mm M1943 intermediate-power ammunition as the AK-47. It uses a 30-round curved magazine for ammunition. It can be fired in a single burst or fully automatic, per minute. The rate of fire is about 800 rounds, the muzzle velocity is 710 meters per second, and the effective range is 400 meters.
The modern Vz.58 assault rifles have been improved and equipped with rails and interfaces to facilitate the installation of tactical accessories, and are still in service in the Czech army.
8. Zh.29 semi-automatic rifle
Zh.29 is one of the best semi-automatic rifles in the 1920s and 1930s. It was developed by the Bunol Army Arsenal in Czechoslovakia at that time. In the early 1930s, many Zh.29 semi-automatic rifles were tested in South America, Europe and Asia. Finally, 10,000 Zh.29 models entered Asia. The young marshal's guard was equipped with a lot of them.
Zh.29 is also divided into standard rifles and carbines. It fires 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle ammunition with an effective range of 800 meters. It can be fed by 5-, 10- or 25-round detachable magazines. , if necessary, you can also directly put the 20-round magazine of the ZB-26 light machine gun on it for use.
The total gun length is 1150 mm, the barrel length is 545 mm, and the empty gun weight is 4.5 kg. The front of the muzzle can also be equipped with a Vz.24 rifle bayonet or a German "butcher" bayonet. Some models are available. It can also be installed with a German-made Zeiss scope and converted into a sniper rifle.
9. ZB-26 light machine gun
The ZB-26 is a famous light machine gun on the Asian front in World War II. It was developed by the Czechoslovak state-owned arsenal in the early 1920s. , was formally finalized in 1926 and began to be used.
The ZB-26 light machine gun adopts a long-stroke gas-operated piston bolt and a tilting locking structure. The total gun length is 1150 mm, the barrel length is 720 mm, and the total gun weight is 10.5 kg. A wheel is installed at the back. Gauge ruler and mechanical mold.
It fires 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle ammunition, which can be fed from 25-round vertical magazines or 30-round curved magazines. The theoretical rate of fire is about 500 rounds per minute, and the muzzle velocity is 744 meters per second. , effective range 800 meters.
The ZB-26 light machine gun was also called the "Czech-style light machine gun" or "Made in the Czech Republic". Behind the gun, imitations such as Type 77, Type 41, and Bren appeared one after another. model.
10. ZB-53 heavy machine gun
The ZB-53 is an air-cooled heavy machine gun equipped by Czechoslovakia in 1937. It is also called the ZB-37 heavy machine gun. The ZB-53 was the export model at the time.
This type of heavy machine gun can also be installed in a tank. As a vehicle-mounted weapon, it can fire 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle ammunition and can be fed by a 100-round ammunition chain or a 200-round ammunition chain, per minute. The theoretical rate of fire is about 700 rounds, and the effective range is 1,000 meters.
The structure of the ZB-53 heavy machine gun is relatively simple and easy to control. It can be used on a tripod during combat or directly mounted on the tank turret. The total gun weight is 18.6 kg and the total gun length is 1104 mm.
To this day, the ZB-53 heavy machine gun is still in active service in some areas.