Bizon
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In 1993 engineers of IZMASH OJSC created a submachine gun called PP-19 Bizon (Bison) that is derived from AK-74 and AK-100 series of assault rifles.
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[edit] Features
- high hit probability
- high rate of fire (650-700 rounds per minute)
- excellent controllability in a "full-auto" mode
- compact envelope (425 mm with buttstock folded and 660 mm with buttstock unfolded) that enables the weapon to be hidden under clothing
- large capacity of magazine (up to 64 rounds)
- variable operational range of fire (100-150 m)
- option to mount various addons like silencer, flash suppressor, advanced optics, etc.
[edit] Variants
There are various Bizon derivatives - some of them use 9×18 mm ammo, but other models use 9×17 mm, 9×19 mm Parabellum and 7.62×25 mm ammo are also available.
[edit] Characteristics
The Bizon uses a helical magazine, similar to the type used in the American Calico 960 submachine gun. The magazine has a capacity of 64 rounds, more than two times the capacity of most other modern submachine guns. The helical magazine is mounted under the foregrip and lies in line with the barrel. This development has the effect of making the weapon more compact and concealable. The magazines on some earlier models are equipped with an ammunition counter to show how many rounds remain.
The Bizon incorporates many features of the AK-47 and its cousins, with many features such as functionality as well as principles of operation and use being adapted from the full sized assault rifle versions.
The Bizon is primarily intended for counter-terrorist and law enforcement units that usually need fast and accurate fire at closer ranges.
