Ceska Zbrojovka · Assault-Rifle · Discontinued · 2009
| Weight (empty) | 3580 g (126.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 915 mm (36.02") |
| Barrel Length | 360 mm (14.17") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 920 m/s (3018 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1693 J (1249 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum 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