QBZ-03
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The QBZ-03 (Type 03) assault rifle is the latest assault rifle design developed for the Chinese 5.8 x 42 mm DBP87 ammunition. Unlike the QBZ-95, the Type 03 is a conventional design weapon loosely inspired by other rifles previously in Chinese service (most notably the Type 56 and Type 81 assault rifles). The Type 03 has already seen some issue within the People's Armed Police only, this leading to the speculation that it might not be an alternative to the QBZ-95 but rather a dedicate weapon for non-Army forces. An export-aimed version of the Type 03 also exists, first introduced at the 2007 MILIPOL expo. The export version is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO and feeds by STANAG magazines.
[edit] External links
- world.guns page about the Type 03 assault rifle
- Type 03 assault rifle webpage on sinodefense.com
- Type 03 export rifle at the manufacturer's website
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