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Polish wz.96 Beryl |
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Polish Beryl wz.96
| Specifications: |
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kbs wz. 96 Beryl |
kbk wz. 96 Mini-Beryl |
| Maker: |
Z.M. Lucznik, Radom,
Poland |
| Caliber: |
5.56 mm x 45 SS 109 |
| Action type: |
Gas operated |
| Capacity: |
20, 30 |
| Length (stock folded): |
742 mm (29.2") |
525 mm (20.7") |
| Length (stock extended): |
943 mm (37.1") |
730 mm (28.7") |
| Barrel length: |
457 mm (18") |
207 mm (9.25") |
| Sight radius: |
372 mm (14.65") |
230 mm (9") |
| Weight (loaded): |
3.897 kg (8.59 lb) |
3.547 kg (7.81 lb) |
| Muzzle velocity: |
920 m/s (3018 ft/s) |
770 m/s (2526 ft/s) |
| Rate of fire: |
700 rpm |
History:
Beryl was designed when the Polish military requested a new rifle compatible
with NATO calibers. The new weapons are called "kbs wz. 96
Beryl" and "kbk wz. 96 Mini-Beryl". They started to enter
service in 1997.
Description:
The Beryl line is a modification of the Tantal/Onyks
rifles. The biggest change is the new detachable optics mount on top of the
receiver cover. Curiously, the kbk wz. 96 Mini-Beryl has still retained
its original mounting rail integrated with its rear sights. Both rifles have new
folding stocks that look stronger than the ones used on Tantal/Onyks. The longer
version has got a new gray, plastic foregrip with integrated mount for the wz.
74 grenade launcher. The cleaning-rod, characteristic for the Kalashnikov
family, is no longer carried on the weapon. The barrel itself has been
lengthened but with the muzzle device shortened the overall length is roughly
the same as Tantal's. Both weapons are able to fire newly developed rifle
grenades which are fired with standard live round (The grenade is equipped with
a bullet trap). Protective goggles are recommended when firing grenades from the
Mini-Beryl due to the amount of unburned gasses leaving the short barrel.
Varients:
Kbs wz. 96: Automatic rifle
Kbk wz. 96: Automatic carbine
Note:
Beryl is currently entering service with selected units of the Polish Army.
Eventually it will replace all AK/AKM and Tantal carbines within the Polish
armed forces.
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