QBZ-03
Sign in to saveThe QBZ-03 (Mandarin: Qīngwǔqi 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.
Key facts
- Weapon.name
- QBZ-03 assault rifle(Qīngwǔqi Bùqiāng Zìdòng)
- Weapon.image
- QBZ03 automatic rifle 20170902.jpg
- Weapon.caption
- QBZ03 automatic rifle
- Weapon.origin
- China
- Weapon.type
- Assault rifle
- Weapon.is_ranged
- Yes
- Weapon.service
- 2003–present
- Weapon.manufacturer
- Norinco
- Weapon.production_date
- 2003–present
- Weapon.weight
- (unloaded)
- Weapon.length
- with stock extended, with stock folded
- Weapon.cartridge
- 5.8×42mm DBP875.56×45mm NATO
- Weapon.action
- Gas operated, rotating bolt
- Weapon.rate
- 700–750 rounds/min
- Weapon.velocity
- 930 m/s (3,050 ft/s)
- Weapon.feed
- 30-round detachable box magazine
- Weapon.sights
- Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- QBZ03 automatic rifle 20170902.jpg
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- service entry
- 2003-01-01
- Commons category
- Type 03 rifle
- inception
- 2003-00-00
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Article
10 sectionsContents
- History
- Design details
- Variants
- T03
- EM3513
- QTS-11 OICW Upgrade
- Users
- Non-State
- References
- External links
The QBZ-03 (Mandarin: Qīngwǔqi 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.
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.