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Polish wz.89 Onyks |
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Polish Onyks wz.89
| Specifications |
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wz. 89 |
wz. 91 |
| Maker: |
Z.M. Lucznik, Radom,
Poland |
| Caliber: |
5.45 mm x 39.5 |
5.56 mm x 45 SS 109 |
| Action type: |
Gas operated |
| Capacity: |
30 |
| Length (stock folded): |
519 mm (20.43") |
| Length (stock extended): |
720 mm (28.35") |
| Barrel length: |
207 mm (8.15") |
| Sight radius: |
223 mm (8.78") |
| Weight: |
2.9 kg (6.39 lb) |
| Muzzle velocity: |
700 m/s (2297 ft/s) |
710 m/s (2329 ft/s) |
| Rate of fire: |
700 rpm |
| * no longer manufactured |
History:
Onyks was developed together with the Tantal rifle as a compact weapon better
suited for certain types of use. Onyks was made in two different chambering's:
5.45x39mm and 5.56mm NATO.
Description:
The Onyks is externally very similar to the Russian AK-74U (by some sources
called AKR). It is a gas operated, selective-fire carbine. The receiver is made
of sheet metal stampings and as the one in its bigger brother houses a new
trigger mechanism with separated safety and selector lever. The muzzle device
has been modified to allow it to be used for grenade launching (the prototype,
however, had a muzzle brake identical to the Russian gun). The rear sight is
another clear difference between Onyks and AK-74U. The Russian gun and the Onyks
prototype have a rear sight mounted on top of the receiver cover. The production
guns (and Onyks' replacement - kbk wz.96 Beryl) has rear sights mounted at the
rear of a mounting rail attached to the receiver. Thanks to that an identical
receiver cover can be used on both Tantal and Onyks.
Varients:
wz. 89 Onyks: 5.45 mm
wz. 91 Onyks: 5.56 mm NATO
kbk wz. 96 Beryl:
5.56mm NATO improved version with new stock and improved receiver with base for
optics.
Note:
A limited number of Onyks were used by the Polish military.
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