CZ Scorpion Evo 3
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Scorpion EVO 3 A1 | |
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Type | Submachine Gun |
Place of origin | Czech Republic |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod |
Variants | Evo 3 S1 (semi-automatic civilian version) |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.77 kg 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) |
Width | 60 mm (2.36 in) |
Height | 262 mm (10.31 in) |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
Action | Blowback |
Rate of fire | 1150 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 370 m/s |
Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Picatinny Rails for optics, backup iron sights |
The Scorpion EVO 3 is a 9mm submachine gun manufactured by Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod in either select-fire A1 or semi-automatic S1 variants. 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.
Despite the name, it is mechanically unrelated to the Skorpion Vz. 61.
Design details
The Skorpion Evo 3 evolved from a Slovakian prototype submachine gun called the Laugo. [2] Chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, the Scorpion EVO 3 is a light weight, compact submachine gun designed to be easily maneuvered in constrained spaces. The A1 variant features a 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.[1]
Users
- Czech Republic: armed forces, police
- Egypt: law enforcement[2]
- Indonesia: Kostrad[3]
- Malaysia: Royal Malaysia Police[4]
- Philippines: Philippine Coast Guard[5]
- Serbia[citation needed]
- Thailand: Royal Thai Police[6]
- Bolivia: Law enforcement in Bolivia[citation needed]
- Malta: Law enforcement in Malta
- Paraguay: [[Senad drug enforcement Special Agent[7] in Paraguay]][citation needed]
- Panama: presidential guards
References
- ^ "CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1 - Ceska zbrojovka". Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "Česká zbrojovka dodá egyptské policii 50 tisíc pistolí". tyden.cz. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ "Latihan Pasukan Khusus TNI di Halim dan Cilangkap". Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ "PDRM guna submesingan baharu keluaran Republik Czech". KOSMO. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
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- ^ "Česká zbrojovka demonstrate products in Thailand". tyden.cz. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ Senad