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===QTS-11===
===QTS-11===
In February 2011, photos began to appear of a Chinese weapon the '''QTS-11''' also called '''ZH-05'''.<ref>http://weaponews.com/weapons/5367-chinese-missile-complex-qts-11-zh-05.html</ref><ref>http://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/china-assault-rifles/zh-05-eng/</ref><ref>https://gizmodo.com/chinas-laser-guided-grenade-launchers-are-deadly-from-h-1674112824</ref> The QTS-11 combines the Type 03 assault rifle with a 20&nbsp;mm [[Airburst round|airburst]] grenade launcher. This makes China the third country to develop an airburst infantry weapon, after the American [[XM29]] [[Objective Individual Combat Weapon]] and [[XM25 CDTE]], and the South Korean [[S&T Daewoo K11|K11 DAW]]. Unlike foreign airburst weapons, the QTS-11 has a single-shot grenade launcher that requires each round to be manually loaded and reloaded after every firing, while the others are magazine fed; this makes it lightest of all the airburst weapons. The primary weapon of the system is the 20&nbsp;mm grenade launcher, with the 5.8&nbsp;mm rifle for secondary use. Grenades are pre-programmed through electronic sight with [[fire control system]] and loaded manually through [[bolt-action]]. 5 types of grenade rounds available are impact detonation, airburst, [[armor-piercing]], improved fragmentation and shotgun-type rounds. The U.S. encountered problems with the [[lethality]] of small 20&nbsp;mm grenades during OICW development, causing the switch to larger 25&nbsp;mm grenades for the XM25. China claims their grenades have less electronics in them to carry more explosives and fragments to cause adequate wounding capability. The grenades are reportedly capable of a {{convert|7.7|m|ft|abbr=on}} damage radius and an {{convert|800|m|mi|abbr=on}} range with 220m/s [[muzzle velocity]].<ref>[http://www.guns.com/2011/02/28/russian-website-photos-depict-new-chinese-zh-05-assault-riflegrenade-launcher/ Russian Website shows New Chinese QTS11 Assault Rifle / Grenade Launcher] - Guns.com, 2 February 2011</ref><ref>[http://kitup.military.com/2011/02/chinas-take-on-the-objective-individual-combat-weapon.html China’s Take on the Objective Individual Combat Weapon] - Kitup.Military.com, 28 February 2014</ref><ref>[http://dmilt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9413:china-armys-new-zh-05-assault-rifle&catid=3:asia&Itemid=56 China; Army's new ZH-05 assault rifle] - Dmilt.com, 3 March 2014</ref><ref>[https://medium.com/war-is-boring/894d6f1eb15c China’s Got a Supergun] - Medium.com/War-is-Boring, 4 March 2014</ref><ref>[http://strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20140310.aspx China Builds A Lighter OICW] - Strategypage.com, 10 March 2014</ref>
In February 2011, photos began to appear of a Chinese weapon the '''QTS-11''' also known as '''ZH-05'''.<ref>http://weaponews.com/weapons/5367-chinese-missile-complex-qts-11-zh-05.html</ref><ref>http://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/china-assault-rifles/zh-05-eng/</ref><ref>https://gizmodo.com/chinas-laser-guided-grenade-launchers-are-deadly-from-h-1674112824</ref> The QTS-11 combines the Type 03 assault rifle with a 20&nbsp;mm [[Airburst round|airburst]] grenade launcher. This makes China the third country to develop an airburst infantry weapon, after the American [[XM29]] [[Objective Individual Combat Weapon]] and [[XM25 CDTE]], and the South Korean [[S&T Daewoo K11|K11 DAW]]. Unlike foreign airburst weapons, the QTS-11 has a single-shot grenade launcher that requires each round to be manually loaded and reloaded after every firing, while the others are magazine fed; this makes it lightest of all the airburst weapons. The primary weapon of the system is the 20&nbsp;mm grenade launcher, with the 5.8&nbsp;mm rifle for secondary use. Grenades are pre-programmed through electronic sight with [[fire control system]] and loaded manually through [[bolt-action]]. 5 types of grenade rounds available are impact detonation, airburst, [[armor-piercing]], improved fragmentation and shotgun-type rounds. The U.S. encountered problems with the [[lethality]] of small 20&nbsp;mm grenades during OICW development, causing the switch to larger 25&nbsp;mm grenades for the XM25. China claims their grenades have less electronics in them to carry more explosives and fragments to cause adequate wounding capability. The grenades are reportedly capable of a {{convert|7.7|m|ft|abbr=on}} damage radius and an {{convert|800|m|mi|abbr=on}} range with 220m/s [[muzzle velocity]].<ref>[http://www.guns.com/2011/02/28/russian-website-photos-depict-new-chinese-zh-05-assault-riflegrenade-launcher/ Russian Website shows New Chinese QTS11 Assault Rifle / Grenade Launcher] - Guns.com, 2 February 2011</ref><ref>[http://kitup.military.com/2011/02/chinas-take-on-the-objective-individual-combat-weapon.html China’s Take on the Objective Individual Combat Weapon] - Kitup.Military.com, 28 February 2014</ref><ref>[http://dmilt.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9413:china-armys-new-zh-05-assault-rifle&catid=3:asia&Itemid=56 China; Army's new ZH-05 assault rifle] - Dmilt.com, 3 March 2014</ref><ref>[https://medium.com/war-is-boring/894d6f1eb15c China’s Got a Supergun] - Medium.com/War-is-Boring, 4 March 2014</ref><ref>[http://strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20140310.aspx China Builds A Lighter OICW] - Strategypage.com, 10 March 2014</ref>


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Revision as of 22:54, 16 February 2018

QBZ-03 assault rifle
(Qing Buqiang Zidong)
QBZ03 automatic rifle
TypeAssault rifle
Place of originPeople's Republic of China
Service history
In service2003-present
Production history
ManufacturerNorinco
Produced2003-present
Specifications
Mass3.5 kg (7.7 lb) (unloaded)
Length950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded
Cartridge5.8×42mm DBP87
5.56×45mm NATO
ActionGas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire>650 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity930 m/s (3,050 ft/s)
Effective firing rangeDomestic variant 400m-500m Export variant 300m
Feed system30-round detachable box magazine
SightsFixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight

The QBZ-03 assault rifle, also known as the Type 03, is a Chinese gas operated, selective-fire weapon and is the latest assault rifle designed and developed for the 5.8×42mm DBP87 round.

Unlike the bullpup QBZ-95, the QBZ-03 is a weapon of conventional design and is loosely inspired by the Type 81 assault rifle.[citation needed] The weapon is designed to be easily used by soldiers already familiar with previously issued rifles and machine guns.

Design

The QBZ-03 has a two-piece receiver largely made up of forged aluminum alloy with the stock, pistol grip, and handguards being made of a polymer compound. The gas block has a two position regulator, one for firing standard ammunition, the other to allow the use of rifle grenades. The sights are of a hooded front sight with a flip up rear diopter sight similar to the American M16 rifle. A scope rail is available to allow the use of various optics. The QBZ-03 has seen some issue within the People's Armed Police, People's Liberation Army Marine Corps, People's Liberation Army Air Force Paratroopers, and second line PLA ground units. An export-aimed version of the QBZ-03 also exists, first introduced in 2005 by the joint CJAIE (China Jing-An Import-Export) and Jiang-She Group Companies. The export version is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and feeds by STANAG magazines. The cyclic rate on the issued model is semi-automatic or fully automatic only, while the export model has an integrated three round burst mode. The type's most notable public display was by the PLA Airforce Airborne Troops during the October 1st 2009 60th Anniversary Parade. The assault rifle was also featured in the 2015 Victory Day Parade.

QTS-11

In February 2011, photos began to appear of a Chinese weapon the QTS-11 also known as ZH-05.[1][2][3] The QTS-11 combines the Type 03 assault rifle with a 20 mm airburst grenade launcher. This makes China the third country to develop an airburst infantry weapon, after the American XM29 Objective Individual Combat Weapon and XM25 CDTE, and the South Korean K11 DAW. Unlike foreign airburst weapons, the QTS-11 has a single-shot grenade launcher that requires each round to be manually loaded and reloaded after every firing, while the others are magazine fed; this makes it lightest of all the airburst weapons. The primary weapon of the system is the 20 mm grenade launcher, with the 5.8 mm rifle for secondary use. Grenades are pre-programmed through electronic sight with fire control system and loaded manually through bolt-action. 5 types of grenade rounds available are impact detonation, airburst, armor-piercing, improved fragmentation and shotgun-type rounds. The U.S. encountered problems with the lethality of small 20 mm grenades during OICW development, causing the switch to larger 25 mm grenades for the XM25. China claims their grenades have less electronics in them to carry more explosives and fragments to cause adequate wounding capability. The grenades are reportedly capable of a 7.7 m (25 ft) damage radius and an 800 m (0.50 mi) range with 220m/s muzzle velocity.[4][5][6][7][8]

Weapon Weight Rifle ammunition Grenade ammunition Cost
QTS11 5 kg (11 lb) 30 rounds 5.8 mm 1 round 20 mm $3,000
XM29 6.8–8.2 kg (15–18 lb) 30 rounds 5.56 mm 5 rounds 20 mm $12,000
XM25 6.4 kg (14 lb) none 5 rounds 25 mm $25,000-$35,000
K11 6.1–7.2 kg (13–16 lb) 30 rounds 5.56 mm 5 rounds 20 mm $14,000

Upgrade

A new tactical variant of the weapon was spotted at an anti-terrorism exhibition.[9]

Variants

  • QBZ-03: Base model.
  • QBZ-03 Upgrade: Upgraded tactical variant, first unveiled at a 2014 anti-terrorism exhibition, with upgrades inluding a quad-rail handguard.[10]
  • QBZ-03 Carbine: Compact variant shortened to 750 mm.[11]
  • T03: Export variant chambering 5.56 mm.[12]
    • T03A: Improved variant.
  • EM3513: Semi-automatic export variant, chambering 5.56 mm.[13]
    • EM3513A: Improved variant, with rails and new stock.

Users

See also

References

  1. ^ http://weaponews.com/weapons/5367-chinese-missile-complex-qts-11-zh-05.html
  2. ^ http://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/china-assault-rifles/zh-05-eng/
  3. ^ https://gizmodo.com/chinas-laser-guided-grenade-launchers-are-deadly-from-h-1674112824
  4. ^ Russian Website shows New Chinese QTS11 Assault Rifle / Grenade Launcher - Guns.com, 2 February 2011
  5. ^ China’s Take on the Objective Individual Combat Weapon - Kitup.Military.com, 28 February 2014
  6. ^ China; Army's new ZH-05 assault rifle - Dmilt.com, 3 March 2014
  7. ^ China’s Got a Supergun - Medium.com/War-is-Boring, 4 March 2014
  8. ^ China Builds A Lighter OICW - Strategypage.com, 10 March 2014
  9. ^ http://i.imgur.com/BQZ9bjf.jpg?1
  10. ^ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/05/13/chinese-small-arms-7th-beijing-police-equipment-expo/
  11. ^ http://lt.cjdby.net/thread-2102696-1-1.html
  12. ^ http://www.emfirearms.com/production/3/2014/0810/131.html
  13. ^ http://www.emfirearms.com/production/3/2014/0815/198.html

External links

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