| ČZW-556 | |
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| Type | Assault rifle Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Czech Republic |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Czech Weapons (ČZW) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.1kg |
| Length | 710mm (stock folded) 930mm (stock extended) |
| Barrel length | 385mm |
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| Cartridge | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | 750rpm |
| Maximum range | 400m |
| Feed system | 30 round STANAG magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The ČZW-556 is an assault rifle of Czech origin. It is chambered in the 5.56x45mm NATO round and uses lever delayed blowback operation, previously used on the LCZ-B20 platform and the 2B-A-40/TKB-517 assault rifles. The lever-delayed blowback operation of the ČZW-556 increases accuracy, controllability, reliability and ease of maintenance of the weapon over gas-operation.