QBZ-95
| Type 95 automatic rifle | |
|---|---|
The QBZ-95 | |
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle Carbine (QBZ-95B, QBZ-97B, QBZ-95B-1) Light support weapon (QJB-95, QJB-97, QJB-95-1) Shotgun (K12 PUMA) |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Duo Yingxian |
| Designed | 1989–1991 |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Unit cost | 4,300 Yuan (2014 cost to equip one PLA soldier) |
| Produced | 1995–present |
| No. built | 3,000,000 |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.25 kg (7.2 lb) |
| Length | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Barrel length | 463 mm (18.2 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.8×42mm DBP87 |
| Action | Short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 930 m/s (3,050 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 400 m (1,300 ft) point target, 600–800 m (2,000–2,600 ft) area target |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine 75-round detachable drum |
| Sights | Hooded post front sight and aperture rear sight Y/MA95 (3x) Y/MA95-1 (3x) QMK-152 (3x) QMK-171 (3x) IR5118 thermal scope (1x) |
The Type 95 automatic rifle (Chinese: 95式自动步枪; pinyin: 95 Shì Zìdòng Bùqiāng) or QBZ-95 is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured by Norinco, and issued since 1995 as the service rifle for the People's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police, and various law enforcement agencies in the People's Republic of China. The rifle's designation "QBZ" stands for "'light weapon' (Qīng Wǔqì; 轻武器)—'rifle' (Bùqiāng; 步枪)—'automatic' (Zìdòng; 自动)", in keeping with the coding standards of the Chinese defense industry.