Zbrojovka ZB vz. 59 / Uk vz. 59

1959 COLD WAR MODERN

• 1 Zbrojovka ZB vz. 59 / Great Britain vz. 59 History
• 2 Zbrojovka ZB vz. 59 / Great Britain vz. 59 Specification
  • 2.1 Basics
  • 2.2 Manufacturer
  • 2.3 Carrier
  • 2.4 Roles
  • 2.5 Dimensions and Weight
  • 2.6 Action
  • 2.7 Cartridges and Paper Feeds
  • 2.8 POWER
  • 2.9 VARIANTS

Zbrojovka ZB vz. 59 / Great Britain vz. 59 History

UK vz. 59 is a derivative of vz. 52/57 machine gun (described elsewhere on this page). A thoroughly Czech design, vz. The 59 was equipped with various iron sights in its early production stages. vz.

59 systems can be fed from 7. Sided 62x54 Cartridge Detachable 50-round magazine with belt attached to complete 250-round belt. The ammo box clips on the right side of the gun and pops out on the left side. Also, vz. In addition to its standard bipod mount, the 59 system can also be attached to a tripod for continuous firing.

Tripod mounts are useful in anti-aircraft functions, although some modification by the operator is required to accomplish this task. A positioning carry handle is installed along the front of the weapon at the rear of the barrel. The bipod is located at the end of the barrel.

The fixed stock and pistol grip are made of wood. The pull handle is located on the rear upper part of the gun body.

The firing process is carried out by gas operation with a tilted shutter. It has a rate of fire of 700 to 800 rounds per minute. vz. The 59 weighs 9.28 kg and has a total length of 1215 mm. The barrel accounts for 650mm of that, although the vz. 59 L fits a 550mm long barrel.

The effective range is between 100 and 2,000 meters when using the folding mirrors and the hooded front pillar.

Zbrojovka ZB vz. 59 / Great Britain vz. 59 Specification

Basics

Years of Service

1959

Origins

Czechoslovakia

Categories

General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG)

Manufacturer

Zbrojovka Vsetin - Czechoslovakia

Carrier

Czechoslovakia;Czech Republic;India;Slovakia

Roles

Fire Support

Ability to suppress enemy elements at a distance using direct or indirect fire.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

1,215 mm

47. 83 inches

Run Length

650mm

25. 59 inches

Cured weight

20.46 lbs

9.28 kg

Attractions

Foldable back panel; Hood front pillar

Action

Gas powered; tilted bolt

Gas Power

proposes a pneumatic system that typically consists of a cylinder and a rear drive piston that directs power to the bolt assembly.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

7. 62x54mmR

Circle/Feed

50-round detachable magazine or 250-round metal chain belt feed

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived

6,561 feet

(2,000m | 2,187m)

Rate of fire

700

Number of revolutions

Mile speed

2,723 ft/s

(830m/s)

VARIANTS

Vz. 59L - Standard version, slightly supporting the base gun; mounted on a bipod and equipped with a "light" barrel. Vz. 59N - Base design modified to fire standard 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges; equipped with dedicated gas regulator control for four position selection. Vz.

59T - mount for tanks and armored vehicles, for coaxial placement; ignition is achieved by means of a solenoid.