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QBZ-03
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The QBZ-03 (Mandarin: Qīngwuqi Bùqiāng Zìdòng—"light rifle automatic") assault rifle, also known as the Type 03, is a Chinese gas operated, selective-fire assault rifle designed and developed for the 5.8×42mm DBP87 round.
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QBZ-03 assault rifle (Qīngwuqi Bùqiāng Zìdòng) | |
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Type | Assault rifle |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 2003–present |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Norinco |
Produced | 2003–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) (unloaded) |
Length | 950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded |
Barrel length | 440 mm (17 in) |
Cartridge | 5.8×42mm DBP87 5.56×45mm NATO |
Action | Gas operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 700–750 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 930 m/s (3,050 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight |
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Unlike the bullpup QBZ-95, the QBZ-03 is a weapon of conventional design. The weapon is designed to be easily used by soldiers already familiar with previously issued assault rifles and machine guns.