The QBU-88 is a Chinese bullpup designated marksman rifle chambered in 5.8x42mm and distributed by Norinco, adopted by the People's Liberation Army in 1997 for semi-automatic aimed fire at ranges beyond those of standard assault rifles rather than as a true sniper rifle. It has remained in active service since its adoption, though it is being phased out in various units in favor of newer rifles such as the QBU-191 and CS/LR4. 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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Classification
Service Status Weapon ClassBullpup designated marksman rifle 1 Introduced YearSourced to the subject's own account Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) Connections
Operated By
Source MilitaryFactory.com: NORINCO QBU-88 (Type 88)
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Manufactured By
Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.
Source QBU-88 (Wikidata)tier 3
Sources
1. Wikipedia: QBU-88
Infobox: service
1997-present
Infobox: cartridge
5.8×42mm DBP87 (with non-standard loading); 5.56×45mm NATO (QBU-97A export variant)
Lead section
The QBU-88 (Chinese: 88式狙击步枪; pinyin: 88 Shì jūjī bùqiāng; translated; "88 Sniper Rifle") is a Chinese bullpup designated marksman rifle, chambered in 5.8x42mm distributed by Norinco.
View the Source2. QBU-88 (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q584229 (P729 service entry): 1997Quote, Wikidata Q584229 (P729 service entry): 1997
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1997.
MilitaryFactory.com: NORINCO QBU-88 (Type 88)
MilitaryFactory.comOperated By: People's Liberation Army, OperatorsQuote, Operated By: People's Liberation Army, Operators
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