Kbk wz/88 (wz. 1988) (Tantal) Automatic Rifle (1991)
The wz. 1988 Tantal is little more than a Polish copy of the Russian-produced AK-74S model series with some Polish modifications.
The wz/88 "Tantal" is an assault rifle firing the 5.45x39.5mm Soviet cartridge from a 30-round detachable box magazine. A cyclic rate-of-fire of 600 rounds is achievable and a muzzle velocity of 880 meters per second is recorded. A bipod and shoulder strap can be fitted to the system as desired. The wz/88 also appears in the form of the wz/90 model series. This particular variant differs from the wz/88 in that it is chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm NATO standard cartridge and is offered up as the standard Polish Army rifle of choice as well as for export sale.
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Specifications for the
Kbk wz/88 (wz. 1988) (Tantal)
Automatic Rifle
Country of Origin: Poland
Manufacturer: Lucznik Arms Factory - Poland
Initial Year of Service: 1991
Overall Length: 943mm (37.13in)
Barrel Length: 423.00mm (16.65in)
Weight (Empty): 7.50lbs (3.40kg)
Cartridge: 5.45x39.5mm Soviet
Action: Gas-Actuated; Rotating Bolt
Feed: 30-round detachable box
Muzzle Velocity: 2,887ft/sec (880m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Range: 3,280ft (1,000m; 1,093yds)
Sights: Rear Sight Notch on Sliding Tangent; Front Post
Variants:
wz. 1988 "Tantal" - Main Production Series Designation based highly on the Russian-produced AK-74S model.
wz. 1990 "Tantal" - Based on the wz/88 model but chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm NATO standard round.
wz. 1974 - Rifle/Grenade Launcher Combination
wz. 1988 - Night Variant
wz. 1989 "Onyks" - Carbine Form; based on the Russian AKS-74U short assault rifle.
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