Zbrojovka ZB Falcon Anti-Material Rifle (1990)
The OP-96 Falcon is of a Czech design featuring its recoil spring in the stock.
The Model 96 Falcon is of a Czech design and appeared in an initial form with the OPV. This system was designed to fire either the Browning .50 caliber round or the Russian DshK round from the same barrel. After developmental work continued, it was found that the system could operate better with each cartridge firing from specialized barrels. As such, the production models of the now-designated Model 96 were issued with two barrels.
Operation is handled by a bolt-action lever mounted on the right-hand side of the weapon system. A standard 10x40 optic scope is afforded the user and the butt is completely detachable from the main unit. The 12.7mm ammunition can be fed from a 5-round detachable box magazine or by hand. A noticeable muzzle break is mounted at barrel's end and a foldable bipod system is attached to the main part of the barrel. The barrel itself can be replaced by engaging screws and a lever. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Zbrojovka ZB Falcon
Anti-Material Rifle
Country of Origin: Czechoslovakia
Manufacturer: Zbrojovka Vsetin - Czech Republic
Initial Year of Service: 1990
Overall Length: 1380mm (54.33in)
Barrel Length: 927.00mm (36.50in)
Weight (Empty): 28.00lbs (12.70kg)
Cartridge: 12.7x108mm DshK
Action: Bolt-Action
Feed: 5-round box magazine OR manual feed
Muzzle Velocity: 2,790ft/sec (850m/sec)
Range: 4,921ft (1,500m; 1,640yds)
Sights: Optional Optics
Variants:
OPV 12.7mm - Original Designation; fitted with 140.4 inch barrel system; fitted to fire 12.7x99mm Browning or 12.7x108mm Russian DshK round.
Model 96 - Base Series Designation
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