The ZVI Falcon is a Czech 12.7 mm caliber

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developed by Zbrojovka Vsetín Inc. (now ZVI Inc.). The rifle is intended for ground troops and special forces for operations against distant targets up to away, such as armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) or technical equipment.

Design and features

The Falcon is a bullpup bolt-action rifle with a Mauser locking system and fixed 2-round

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. It features a magazine cut-off, necessitating a new cartridge must be manually loaded into the chamber after each shot when it is engaged. The bolt has two locking lugs. Mounted about halfway along the Falcon are a collapsible bipod and a carrying handle. It also features a muzzle brake to dampen recoil; ZVI states that the muzzle brake reduces recoil by 75 percent. A bayonet mount was planned, but was not included on production versions. The Falcon features a sight rail to mount the

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for daylight engagements and the Meopta ZN 6× passive

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for nighttime use. A protective cover is available to protect the scope from damage. The rifle also has backup

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for emergency use if the scope is damaged. The Falcon can be stowed in a carrying case for transport, and a special backpack is available for use by

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Conflicts

The Falcon was used in the War in Afghanistan . It is also used by

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