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ZB vz. 26
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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ZBvz.26

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Czech Republic · 1924
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ZB vz. 26
ZB vz. 26 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
80
Reliability
85
Portability
80
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
40
Controllability
85
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Czech Republic
ManufacturerZbrojovka Brno
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraInterwar Period
In service1924–1953
Operators26 countries
Quantity26
Data Quality88%
68
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
5/23
Interwar Period
29/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
80
Reliability
85
Portability
80
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
40
Controllability
85
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
ZB vz. 26
Prime contractor
Production
1924–1953
Quantity
26
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1926
  • Service Entry Year1926
  • DesignerVáclav Holek
  • Weight (Empty)9.65 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge7.92×57mm Mauser
  • Calibre7.92 mm
  • Case Length57 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity764 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length672 mm
  • Sight TypeFront blade, rear leaf sight
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Features2MOD.2
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1924
  • Production End1953
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1924Production started
  2. 1927First deployment: Chinese Civil War
  3. 1953Production ended
102
years in service
29
years in production
26
units produced
24
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ZB VZ. 26 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory10country · 13,224units
13,224active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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