The QBZ-95, also called the Type 95 automatic rifle, is a bullpup assault rifle designed by Duo Yingxian between 1989 and 1991 and manufactured by Norinco. Initial production began in 1995 and the weapon was first publicly displayed on July 1, 1997, becoming China's standard service rifle for the People's Liberation Army and People's Armed Police, replacing the Type 81 assault rifle. It is chambered in the Chinese 5.8 by 42 millimeter DBP87 cartridge, uses a short stroke gas operated rotating bolt system, and is built largely from polymer. It weighs 3.4 kilograms, fires at about 650 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 930 meters per second, and an improved variant, the QBZ-95-1, was introduced around 2010 with better ergonomics and reliability. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Weapon Class Introduced Year Introduced Year Classification
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1. Wikidata: QBZ-95
Wikidata Q290942, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source 2. Wikipedia: QBZ-95
service-status
service = 1997-present
caliber
cartridge = 5.8×42mm DBP87
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Operated By: People's Liberation Army, Wikipedia article text
Both modifications are fielded within the Chinese police force and People's Liberation Army.
View the Source3. Wikipedia: QBZ-95
Infobox, Type
Bullpup assault rifle
Development section
Initial production started in 1995.
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