CZ BREN 3
Česká zbrojovka · Assault Rifle · In Production · 2024
Also known as: BREN 3
Overview
The CZ BREN 3 is the third-generation modular assault rifle with adjustable gas port, 7075 T6 aluminum receiver, and chrome-lined barrel with 20,000-round life.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3300 g (116.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 920 mm (36.22") |
| Folded Length | 656 mm (25.83") |
| Barrel Length | 367 mm (14.45") |
| Height | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 25 N (5.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1700 J (1254 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary · 5.56 NATO — also known as 5.56mm NATO, 5.56x45
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Safety Selector
- Features: Chrome Lined Barrel, Short Stroke Piston, Adjustable Gas Port, Ambidextrous Controls, 7075 Aluminum Receiver, 20000 Round Barrel Life, M Lok Handguard, Folding Stock
Variants
- CZ BREN 3 11" — Short Barrel
- CZ BREN 3 16.5" — Standard
- CZ BREN 3 7" PDW — Pdw
Service history
Operators
- Czech Armed Forces · as BREN 3
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Notes
Available in 7"/11"/14.5"/16.5" barrels. 5.56x45 NATO. Semi-auto civilian variants in .300 AAC.
Background
The BREN 3 builds on the BREN 2's success as a Czech military service rifle, with improved ergonomics and modularity.