Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Qing Buqiang Zidong QBZ-03 - Type 03 Assault Rifle

Qing Buqiang Zidong QBZ-03
The QBZ-03 (Type 03) assault rifle is a gas operated, selective-fire weapon and is the latest assault rifle design developed for the Chinese 5.8 x 42 mm DBP87 ammunition. Unlike the bullpup QBZ-95, the QBZ-03 is a weapon of conventional design loosely inspired by other rifles previously in Chinese service (most notably the Type 56 and Type 81 assault rifle). The weapon is designed to be easily used by soldiers already familiar with previously issued rifles and machine guns. The QBZ-03 has a two-piece receiver largely made up of stamped steel with the stock, pistol grip, and handguards being made of a polymer compound. The gas block has a two position regulator, one for firing standard ammunition, the other to allow the use of rifle grenades. The sights are of a hooded Type 56 style front sight with a flip up rear diopter sight similar to the American M16 rifle. A scope rail is available to allow the use of various optics. The QBZ-03 has seen some issue within the People's Armed Police, People's Liberation Army Marine Corps, and second line PLA ground units. An export-aimed version of the QBZ-03 also exists, first introduced in 2005 by the joint CJAIE (China Jing-An Import-Export) and Jiang-She Group Companies. The export version is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and feeds by STANAG magazines. The cyclic rate on the issued model is semi-automatic or fully automatic only, while the export model has an integrated three round burst mode.

Qing Buqiang Zidong QBZ-03 Rifle
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin People's Republic of China
Service history
In service 2003
Production history
Manufacturer China North Industries Corporation
Produced 2003—present
Specifications
Weight 3.5 kg (unloaded)
Length 960 mm (725mm with stock folded)

Cartridge 5.8x42mm DBP87,
5.56x45mm NATO
Action Gas-Operated, Rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 930 m/s (3,050 ft/s)
Effective range 400m point target
Feed system 30-round box magazine
Sights Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight

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