Z111 factory has completely mastered the technology to produce the new generation Galil ACE rifle to replace the AK rifle line in the Vietnam People's Army.
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| According to the Vietnam National Defense Channel, recently, Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang - Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army visited and inspected Factory Z111, General Department of Defense Industry. Notably, Z111 is currently the place to produce new generation of infantry guns, including the Galil ACE rifle - replacing the legendary AK gun in our army. Photo source: QPVN Channel |
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| QPVN Channel reported that with modern production lines and upgraded high-tech precision mechanical systems, the Z111 factory has now produced and repaired high-quality defense products, producing a number of highly complex machine guns and infantry guns. Photo source: QPVN Channel |
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| In particular, the Z111 factory has completely mastered the technological process of producing new generation infantry guns, meeting the set combat standards. Photo source: QPVN Channel |
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| In the photo, we can see the small to large details of the Galil ACE assault rifle that was successfully produced by Factory Z111. Vietnam has truly mastered the production of modern infantry guns domestically instead of having to import them. This is a great step forward for the development of Vietnam's defense industry. Photo source: QPVN Channel |
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| Pictured are several versions of the Galil ACE rifle produced by Z111, which are integrated with many types of modern sights. Photo source: QPVN Channel |
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| The Galil ACE rifle has been initially equipped for many elite combat units of the Vietnam People's Army. Photo: Airborne forces with the Galil ACE rifle in the parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. |
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| Galil ACE is an assault rifle designed by two inventors Yisrael Galil and Yaacov Lior. ACE is heavily influenced by the legendary AK gun, with outstanding advantages in reliability in dusty and sandy environments. Photo: Galil ACE 32 in the hands of soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army. |
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| Vietnam currently produces two main versions: Galil ACE 31 and Galil ACE 32, both using the Russian standard 7.62x39mm ammunition. Their operating mechanism is pneumatically loaded with a rotating bolt. |
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| Special reconnaissance soldiers with short-barreled ACE 31 with folding stock specially designed for special missions. |
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| The ACE 31 weighs 3.05kg while the ACE 32 weighs 3.4kg. They both have a theoretical rate of fire of 700 rounds/minute, an effective range of 300-500m, and a magazine capacity of 30 rounds (can use AK ammunition). |
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| The improved version of Z111 for Galil ACE rifle, which is to add an M203 barrel-mounted grenade launcher (designed by the US, Vietnam has produced it itself). |
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