CZ 805 BREN A2
The CZ 805 BREN A2 carbine is a more compact version of the modular CZ 805 BREN A1 assault rifle in 5.56x45mm NATO cal., from which it differs by a shorter barrel.
NSN: 1005-16-006-5527
Typical features
The CZ 805 BREN A2 carbine represents the latest continuance to the tradition of service weapons manufacture in Česká zbrojovka a.s., Uherský Brod, dating back to 1936. Combining exceptional experiences with the latest design processes and high technology made an outstanding and modern automatic weapon meeting all the needs of the 21st Century Soldier.
The CZ 805 BREN rifle uses well-proven locked breech with rotating bolt and its automatic function is gas operated with option for two-stage regulation of piston mechanism. The basic version is chambered in 5.56x45 mm NATO cartridge. The modular conception and unified anchoring system of interchangeable barrels allows an easy conversion to different caliber, currently 7.62x39 mm, and over some term also in 6.8x43 mm SPC Rem. Interchangeable magazine housing secures, besides the use of the original translucent magazine made by CZUB, also possibility to use all standard magazines for the M4/M16 weapons, including high-capacity magazines for squad automatic weapons.
Barrels are due to the muzzle thread adapted for attachment of flash hider, sound suppressor or blank cartridges fire. Unified, easily removable trigger mechanism unit is provided with ambidextrous four-position safety/ fire selector (0–1–2–30).
The weapon’s receiver is along its whole top length, on both sides and the bottom side outfitted with accessory rails in accordance with MIL-STD 1913. The weapon is standard fitted with folding mechanical sights. Easily reversible bolt operating handle allows this weapon to be used by left-handed shooters. The CZ 805 set also includes a multi-purpose combat /tactical knife, which is an original design made by Česká zbrojovka a.s., and three point carry sling. This weapon can be also equipped with the underslung grenade launcher designated as the CZ 805 G1 in 40x46 cal., which was developed specifically for this weapon with option for the stand-alone use.
The CZ 805 BREN rifle is manufactured from selection of quality steels, high-strength aluminium alloys and the latest construction plastics together with application of the most modern technologies for surface protection. Thanks to the sophisticated design and cutting-edge technology the CZ 805 BREN A2 carbine excels in high service life and reliability in all types of combat deployment.
The modular design enables this weapon to be easily adapted to the assault rifle variant (CZ 805 BREN A1), or carbine with shortened barrel (CZ 805 BREN A2).
At the turn of 2009/2010 the CZ 805 BREN model won the tender for the partial re-armament of the Army of the Czech Republic with the new assault rifles made in cal. 5,56x45 mm NATO.