DI MA-1 Mk. III

MA-1 Mk. III
Type
Place of originMyanmar
Service history
In service2012-Present
Used byMyanmar
WarsMyanmar civil war
Production history
DesignerDuo Yingxian
ManufacturerMyanmar Directorate of Defence Industries
Produced2012-Present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
Length740 mm (29 in)
Barrel length123 mm (4.8 in)

Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
Cartridge weightShort-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Rate of fire650 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity930 m/s (3,100 ft/s)
Effective firing range400 m (440 yd)
Feed system30-round magazine
Sights
  • Hooded post front sight and aperture rear sight (Standard)
  • Y/MA 95-002 telescopic sight (Optional)
References

The DI MA-1 Mk. III is a family of Myanma-made Bullpup assault rifles chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO, based on the QBZ-97s that were exported to Myanmar in 2009. Despite claims that Myanmar made them as an indigenous weapon, the MA-1 Mk. IIIs were made without any licensing agreements with China.

The MA designation on the weapon means Myanmar Army.