QBZ-191

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Type 191 Automatic Rifle
box magazine
75-round detachable drum magazine
SightsFlip-up iron sights
QMK-171A prism sight (3×)
QMK-191 telescopic sight (3×–8.6×)[1]
IR5118 thermal scope (1×)

The QBZ-191 Automatic Rifle (

light weapon
(Qīng Wŭqì) - rifle (Bùqiāng) - automatic (Zìdòng)".

The new rifle was formally revealed at the

PLA Ground Force
and People's Armed Police.

History

PLAGF soldier armed with a QBZ-191 rifle during the 2021 International Army Games

Chinese military initiated the development of conventional layout rifles in 2014, with multiple manufacturers involved in the development and bidding process. Various prototypes of the new weapon platform were leaked online in 2016 and 2017.[3][4]

The QBZ-191 rifle was designed by Norinco's 208 Research Institute, which also designed the QBZ-95 assault rifle. According to the director of the 208 Research Institute, QBZ-191 is a component of the new "Integrated Soldier Combat System" (单兵综合作战系统), which aims to overhaul the PLA's infantry equipment.[5]

The QBZ-191 was first announced in the 2019 Chinese national parade and would gradually replace the QBZ-95 rifle family in Chinese military service. The QBZ-191 features several improvements, aiming to resolve the unsatisfactory issues, such as ergonomics, of the Type 95 platform.[3][6]

Design

Compared to the

handguard configurations. A shorter carbine version was carried by vehicle crews during the 2019 parade.[7]

The QBZ-191 rifle features a full-length

short-stroke piston gas-operation design with rotating bolt.[5][6]

The rifle has improved ergonomics, modularity, and customization options, featuring a 4-position adjustable buttstock, ambidextrous

sound suppressor and under-barrel grenade launcher.[6]

According to Chinese media, the QBZ-191 rifle is chambered in the Chinese-proprietary

light support weapon
with a drum magazine.

Variants

QBZ-191
Assault rifle with a 14.5 in (368.3 mm) barrel.[6]
QBZ-192
Carbine variant with a 10.5 in (266.7 mm) barrel.
QBU-191
Designated marksman rifle with an 800 m (870 yd) effective range,
handguard, 30-round box magazine and a QMK-191 variable-magnification (3–8.6×) telescopic sight.[1]
 Selective fire with full-auto mode is retained on the marksman rifle, improving its fire suppression capability.

Users

See also

References

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  1. ^ a b c ""枪界变形金刚"列装部队 系解放军继"95式"后新一代枪族". Phoenix Media (in Chinese). 26 June 2022. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022.
  2. ^ Makichuk, Dave (23 April 2020). "QBZ-191: Meet China's new assault rifle". Asia Times.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "QBZ-1(x)式自动步枪". Gun World (in Chinese). 2020-03-12.
  4. ^ F, Nathaniel (18 May 2017). "Chinese PLA Ground Forces and Marines to Replace QBZ-95-1 with Completely New NON-BULLPUP Rifle?". The Firearm Blog.
  5. ^ a b c Wood, Peter (November 2019). "China Introduces New Battle Rifle for the PLA". Operational Environment Watch. US: TRADOC.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "QBZ-191 assault rifle (China)". modern firearms. October 2021.
  7. ^ Wood, Peter (20 November 2019). "China Introduces New Battle Rifle for the PLA". Ashtree Analytics. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  8. ^ a b "191型精准步枪高原开打！"透明弹匣+高倍瞄准镜"细节满满". NetEase News (in Chinese). 23 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022.
  9. ^ "QBU-191 5.8mm precision rifle of China revealed". China-Arms. 20 May 2020.
  10. ^ J, Anthony (30 September 2019). "First Photos of Chinese PLA New Standard Rifle and What We Know So Far". The Firearm Blog.
  11. ^ Roblin, Sebastien (8 January 2021). "What We've Learned About China's New QBZ-191 Assault Rifle". National Interest.
  12. ^ Suciu, Peter (22 December 2020). "Chinese PLA Troops in Tibet are Getting New QBU-191 Sniper Rifles". National Interest.
  13. ^ "QBU-191精准步枪，击杀800米距离有生目标，或将取代88式狙击步枪". NetEase News (in Chinese). 17 August 2021.[permanent dead link]
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