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n. (alternative form of scorpion English)
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The Škorpion vz. 61 is a Czechoslovak 7.65 mm machine pistol developed in 1959 by Miroslav Rybář (1924–1970) and produced under the official designation Samopal vzor 61 ("submachine gun model 1961") by the Česká zbrojovka arms factory in Uherský Brod from 1961 to 1979.
Although it was developed for use with security forces and special forces, the weapon was also accepted into service with the Czechoslovak Army, as a personal sidearm for lower-ranking army staff, vehicle drivers, armoured vehicle personnel and special forces. Currently the weapon is in use with the armed forces of several countries as a sidearm. The Škorpion was also licence-built in Yugoslavia, designated M84. It features a synthetic pistol grip compared to the original version. A civilian, semi-automatic version was also produced, known as the M84A, also available in .380 ACP (9×17mm Short).
Skorpion may refer to:
- Škorpion vz. 61 a submachine gun
- Skorpion (AFV), see List of modern armoured fighting vehicles
- "Skorpion" (song), a 2010 song by Estonian group Urban Symphony
- PZL-230 Skorpion, a cancelled Polish attack jet
Usage examples of "skorpion".
There lay two compact Czech-made machine pistolsthe model known as the Skorpion VZ-61.
Goldie was with him, of course, sitting up front toting a Skorpion machine gun.
There lay two compact Czech-made machine pistols-the model known as the Skorpion VZ-61.
The man who had been carrying the suitcase popped it open and drew out two Czech-made Skorpion machine pistols.