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Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Czech Republic · 1932
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ZB-50
ZB-50 Photo: WWII in View · Wikimedia Commons · Public Domain Mark
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
60
Effective Range
55
Firepower
70
Anti-Materiel Capability
65
Reliability
80
Barrel Endurance
75
Accuracy
65
Role Versatility
70
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerZbrojovka Brno
CategoryHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)
EraInterwar Period
In service1932
Operators2 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) MASS Rating
4/12
Interwar Period
24/46
All-Time
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
60
Effective Range
55
Firepower
70
Anti-Materiel Capability
65
Reliability
80
Barrel Endurance
75
Accuracy
65
Role Versatility
70
Portability
40
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
ZB-50
Prime contractor
Production
1932–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · INTERWAR PERIOD
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
heavy machine guns (hmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1932
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersArgentina, Czechoslovakia
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Cartridge8x57mm IS
▣Operation2MOD.2
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1932Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
94
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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