QBZ-03
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The QBZ-03 (Mandarin: Qīngwǔqi Bùqiāng Zìdòng—"light rifle automatic") assault rifle, also known as the Type 03,[1] is a Chinese gas operated, selective-fire assault rifle designed and developed for the 5.8×42mm DBP87 round.[2]
Unlike the bullpup QBZ-95, the QBZ-03 has a conventional design. It is designed to be easily used by police officers and soldiers already familiar with previously issued assault rifles.[3]
History
The QBZ-03's design was finalized on December 2003 and it was given the name designation Type 03.[4] It appears to be a continuation of the Type 87.[4] Public information regarding the rifle was first reported in the November 2004 issue of "Weapon Knowledge".[5]
Plans to develop the QBZ-03 were made over concerns made from reports with the use of the QBZ-95.[5]
Design details
The QBZ-03 has a faster rate of fire compared to QBZ-95. Operating system is similar to Type 81 assault rifle featuring rotating bolt locking and short-stroke gas piston.[6] The QBZ-03 has a folding stock.[7]
In 2015, the manufacturer displayed a version with a quad-rail hand guard; the short rear section screws onto the upper receiver.[8]
Variants
EM3513
The EM3513 is semi-automatic export variant, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge.[9]
Users
Non-State
See also
- QTS-11 - An assault rifle with an integrated 20 mm airburst grenade launcher based on the QBZ-03.
References
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