CZ Scorpion Evo 3
| Scorpion EVO 3 | |
|---|---|
 Select-fire variant (A1) | |
| Type | Pistol caliber carbine Submachine gun (A1) |
| Place of origin | Czech Republic |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2009–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod |
| Variants | Evo 3 S1 (semi-automatic civilian version) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.77 kg (6.10 lbs) with full magazine |
| Length | 670 mm (26.37 in) stock unfolded, 410 mm (16.14 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 196 mm (7.71 in) pistol-carbine, 412 mm (16.2 in) rifle |
| Width | 60 mm (2.36 in) |
| Height | 262 mm (10.31 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum / 9×21mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 1150 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 370 m/s |
| Feed system | 10-, 20-, 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Picatinny Rails for optics, backup iron sights |
The Scorpion EVO 3 is a 9mm carbine manufactured by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod, the select-fire variant designated as A1 being a submachine gun and the semi-automatic variant designated as S1. The EVO 3 designation denotes that the firearm is a third generation of CZ's line of small submachine guns started by the Škorpion vz. 61, which is mechanically unrelated.
Design details
The Scorpion Evo 3 is a blowback operated carbine evolved from a Slovak prototype submachine gun called the Laugo.[1] Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the Scorpion EVO 3 is mostly polymer making it a lightweight, compact submachine gun designed to be easily maneuvered in confined spaces. The A1 variant features a left side charging handle with the option of a right side, along with an ambidextrous select fire switch, giving the operator the choice of "safe", semi-automatic, three-round burst, or fully automatic fire, while the S1's switch only features "safe" and semi-automatic fire. The standard version comes equipped with a folding, adjustable and fully removable stock for easy transport. The hand guard is lined with multiple Picatinny rails for the addition of attachments such as grips, sights, flashlights, and lasers.[2] The hand guard on the American semi-automatic offering features M-LOK attachment points, with a single Picatinny rail on top.[3]
Users
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (July 2012) |
Afghanistan: Used by ANA Commandos.[4]
Argentina: Federal Law enforcement,[5] Tucuman Police, Buenos Aires Police, San Juan Police
Albania: National Guard
Bolivia: Law enforcement in Bolivia[citation needed]
Cambodia: Cambodian National Police and Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia.[6][7]
Czech Republic: Armed Forces, Police
Dominican Republic
Egypt: Law enforcement Units[8]
Finland: Police of Finland[9]
Georgia: Financial Police[10][11]
Honduras[citation needed]
Hungary: Hungarian Police,[12] Hungarian Defence Forces[13]
Indonesia: Kostrad[14]
Kenya: Kenya Police Service
Malaysia: Royal Malaysia Police,[15] Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Royal Malaysian Customs Department
Malta: Law enforcement in Malta
Panama:Institutional Protection Service (SPI), National Border Service (SENAFRONT) and National Aeronaval Service (SENAN).
Paraguay [citation needed]
Philippines: Philippine Coast Guard-Special Operations Group, Philippine National Police-Special Action Force[16]
Poland: Special Forces
Serbia: Special Forces [17]
Rwanda: Used by Rwandan Peacekeepers in The Central African Republic.[citation needed]
Sudan: Law enforcement in Sudan
Thailand: Royal Thai Police[18]
Tunisia: Presidential guards
Vietnam: People's Public Security drug enforcement unit (Bureau C47), Army's Competition Rifle Team[19]
Republic of Moldova: Police and Special Forces
United States: Tennessee Judicial Drug Task Force
References
- ^ http://world.guns.ru/smg/chex/skorpion-evo-iii-e.html
- ^ "CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 - Ceska zbrojovka". Archived from the original on 5 July 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Carbine". cz-usa.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/06/07/potd-cz-scorpion-afghanistan/
- ^ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/el-ministerio-de-seguridad-recibio-armas-y-chalecos-antibalas-hallados-en-la-afi
- ^ T-55AM1 [@ShepherdClavis] (1 November 2019). "Some new alarming pictures from the Cambodian National Police (CNP), we can see a lot of their policemen are now armed with CZ Scorpion Evo 3A1 submachine guns while also being equipped with MICH helmets and LBT 6094 plate carriers https://t.co/Vq4BXZoAgl" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 January 2021 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ T-55AM1 [@ShepherdClavis] (3 July 2019). "A line of GRK use LG4 multi-barrel grenade launchers (left pic) and a CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 (right pic). https://t.co/vyTDWJelil" (Tweet). Retrieved 12 January 2021 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Česká zbrojovka dodá egyptské policii 50 tisíc pistolí". tyden.cz. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Poliisin asearsenaali uusiksi – konepistoolit ja kiväärit menevät vaihtoon, mahdollisesti myös pistoolit". Yle. 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ http://is.ge/images/File/wliuri-angarishi-2017-Geo.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ https://www.flickr.com/photos/58426150@N04/48729738577/in/photostream/
- ^ "Új géppisztoly csapatpróbája".
- ^ Wilk, Remigiusz (20 December 2018). "Hungarian Defence Forces receive CZ BREN 2 rifles". IHS Jane's 360. Warsaw. Archived from the original on 20 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Latihan Pasukan Khusus TNI di Halim dan Cilangkap". Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "PDRM guna submesingan baharu keluaran Republik Czech". KOSMO. 24 January 2015. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ MaxDefense Philippines
- ^ https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Oprema/Automati/Scorpion-EVO-3-A1.html#sthash.zt0YOSpF.dpbs
- ^ "Česká zbrojovka demonstrate products in Thailand". tyden.cz. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Những vũ khí "khủng" của đội tuyển bắn súng quân dụng Việt Nam". Soha.
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