CZ 805 BREN

Ceska Zbrojovka · Assault-Rifle · Discontinued · 2009

Weight (empty)3580 g (126.3 oz)
Overall Length915 mm (36.02")
Barrel Length360 mm (14.17")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity920 m/s (3018 fps)
Muzzle Energy1693 J (1249 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy

Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

The CZ 805 BREN is a modular assault rifle developed by Ceska Zbrojovka, publicly introduced in 2009. It won the Czech military rifle competition to replace the aging Sa vz. 58, entering service with the Czech Armed Forces in 2011 as the standard-issue infantry rifle. The rifle operates on a short-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt, housed in an aluminum alloy upper receiver with a polymer lower. It features a four-position fire selector offering safe, semi-automatic, two-round burst,...

Country of Origin: Czech Republic

Designer: Ceska Zbrojovka design team