ZBROJOVKA BRNO VZOR.24

ZBROJOVKA BRNO VZOR.24
Image: ZB Vz.24 (Wikipedia)
Year1924
Weapon TypeService Rifle
Origin & DesignerCzechoslovakia/Brno
Numbers Produced762.000
Crew[@crew]
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length590mm
Overall Length1.100mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.08 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsInverted V Front & Open V Rear
Feed5 Round Clip
Practical Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity823 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range2000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetVz.23 or Vz.24 Bayon
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe ZB Vz.24 was developed from an early Mauser design and built by Brno in Czechoslovakia. It was a solidly designed bolt actioned weapon and was adopted by the Czech army as their main infantry rifle.