The QBZ-03 (Mandarin: Qīngwuqi Bùqiāng Zìdòng—"light rifle automatic") assault rifle, also known as the Type 03, is a Chinesegas operated, selective-fire assault rifle designed and developed for the 5.8×42mm DBP87 round.
Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight
Unlike the bullpupQBZ-95, the QBZ-03 is a weapon of conventional design. The weapon is designed to be easily used by soldiers already familiar with previously issued assault rifles and machine guns.
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. Its design appears to be based on the cancelled Type 87 assault rifle, chambered in 5.8mm.[1] The rifle was made in conjunction with the QBZ-95 as an alternative primary weapon.[1]
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 weapon has a faster rate of fire compare to QBZ-95. Operating system is similar to Type 81 assault rifle featuring rotating bolt locking and short-stroke gas piston.[2]
An export variant 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.
Upgrades
Picatinny rail
A new tactical variant of the weapon was spotted at a counter-terrorism exhibition; the tactical variant is equipped with quad-rail hand guard and is used by police and border guards.[3]
In February 2011, photos began to appear of a Chinese weapon called the QTS-11.[4][5][6] 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 XM29Objective Individual Combat Weapon and XM25 CDTE, and the South Korean K11 DAW.
Variants
QBZ-03: Base model.
QBZ-03 Upgrade: Upgraded tactical variant, first unveiled at a 2014 anti-terrorism exhibition, with upgrades including a quad-rail handguard.[7]
T03: Export variant chambering 5.56x45 mm NATO and takes STANAG magazines.[8]
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External links
Media related to Type 03 rifle at Wikimedia Commons
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historyManufacturerNorincoProduced2003 presentSpecificationsMass3 5 kg 7 7 lb unloaded Length950 mm 37 in with stock extended 725 mm 28 5 in with stock foldedCartridge5 8 42mm DBP875 56 45mm NATOActionGas operated rotating boltRate of fire700 750 rounds minMuzzle velocity930 m s 3 050 ft s Effective firing range500mFeed system30 round detachable box magazineSightsFixed Type 56 style front sight flip up diopter rear sightUnlike the bullpup QBZ 95 the QBZ 03 is a weapon of conventional design The weapon is designed to be easily used by soldiers already familiar with previously issued assault rifles and machine guns Contents 1 Design 2 Upgrades 2 1 Picatinny rail 2 2 QTS 11 OICW 3 Variants 4 Users 4 1 Non state actors 5 References 6 External linksDesign EditThe 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 Its design appears to be based on the cancelled Type 87 assault rifle chambered in 5 8mm 1 The rifle was made in conjunction with the QBZ 95 as an alternative primary weapon 1 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 weapon has a faster rate of fire compare to QBZ 95 Operating system is similar to Type 81 assault rifle featuring rotating bolt locking and short stroke gas piston 2 An export variant 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 Upgrades EditPicatinny rail Edit A new tactical variant of the weapon was spotted at a counter terrorism exhibition the tactical variant is equipped with quad rail hand guard and is used by police and border guards 3 QTS 11 OICW Edit Main article QTS 11 In February 2011 photos began to appear of a Chinese weapon called the QTS 11 4 5 6 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 Variants EditQBZ 03 Base model QBZ 03 Upgrade Upgraded tactical variant first unveiled at a 2014 anti terrorism exhibition with upgrades including a quad rail handguard 7 T03 Export variant chambering 5 56x45 mm NATO and takes STANAG magazines 8 T03A Improved variant EM3513 Semi automatic export variant chambering 5 56 mm 9 EM3513A Improved variant with rails and new stock Users Edit China 10 Myanmar 11 Non state actors Edit United Wa State Army 12 References Edit a b 中国03式突击步枪 TYPE 03 ASSAULT RIFLE GlobalMil 环球防务网 Picture Modern Firearms 27 October 2010 Archived from the original on 26 February 2018 Retrieved 21 February 2018 Chinese Small Arms from the 7th Beijing Police Equipment Expo 13 May 2015 Archived from the original on 14 July 2018 Retrieved 13 July 2018 Chinese missile complex QTS 11 ZH 05 Archived from the original on 1 December 2017 Retrieved 26 November 2017 ZH 05 Modern Firearms 20 August 2015 Archived from the original on 23 November 2017 Retrieved 26 November 2017 Tarantola Andrew China s Laser Guided Grenade Launchers Are Deadly from Half a Mile Archived from the original on 1 December 2017 Retrieved 26 November 2017 Chinese Small Arms from the 7th Beijing Police Equipment Expo The Firearm Blog 13 May 2015 Archived from the original on 14 October 2017 Retrieved 26 November 2017 QBZ 03 Assault Rifle Military Today com www military today com Retrieved 29 August 2022 EMEI 5 6mm Semi Automatic Rifle Model EM3513 Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 8 January 2016 Archived copy Archived from the original on 28 September 2011 Retrieved 18 March 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Jones Richard D Jane s Infantry Weapons 2009 2010 Jane s Information Group 35th edition 27 January 2009 ISBN 978 0 7106 2869 5 China Supplies QBZ 03 Rifle to United Wa State Army 7 May 2012 Archived from the original on 31 March 2019 Retrieved 31 March 2019 External links Edit Media related to Type 03 rifle at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title QBZ 03 amp oldid 1113280661, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
