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| CZ 807 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Czech Republic |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod |
| Designed | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod |
| Variants | SeeVariants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.15 kg[1] |
| Length | 833–927 mm[1] |
| Barrel length | 408 mm[1] |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×39mm[1] |
| Action | Short stroke gas piston |
| Rate of fire | 800 rounds/min[2] |
| Effective firing range | 350 metres for 7.62×39mm 450 metres for 5.56×45 mm[2] |
| Feed system | 30-round magazine[1] |
TheCZ 807 is aCzech modular dual-calibreassault rifle originally developed byČeská zbrojovka Uherský Brod for theIndian Armed Forces. The modular design of the rifle allows operators to quickly change the calibre to either 5.56×45mm or 7.62×39mm.[3]
The CZ 807 was announced by the CZUB in 2013 at an event inLiberec.[4] However, in June 2015, the Indian tender was scrapped.[5]
The CZ 807 is based from theCZ 805 BREN andCZ BREN 2. The basic characteristics of the rifle are that it is a piston operated, gas-drivenselect-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.
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 7.62×39mm magazines. To convert to 5.56×45mm, the only item needed for the lower (trigger group) is the magazine well insert.
The CZ 807 is available in two calibres:
Egypt: Paratroopers and presidential guard.[6]
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).[7]
Ukraine: Used by Ukrainian military.[citation needed]
Pakistan: CZ 807 was one of the three finalists in thePakistan Army competition to replaceHeckler & Koch G3 andType 56 rifles.[8] In November 2016,Ceska Zbrojovka andPakistan 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."[9][10][11] In March 2017, during a marketing demonstration tolocal law-enforcement agencies inQuetta,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.[12][13][11]