China Introduces Next-Gen QBZ-191 Assault Rifle

China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) officially unveiled the country’s next-generation QBZ-191 assault rifle during

According to China South Industries Group Corporation, the QBZ-191 5.8mm rifle has received positive feedback from People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers and officials.

QBZ-191 Features

Designed and manufactured by NORINCO, the QBZ-191 rifle features a traditional layout, including a magazine in front of the pistol grip. It is visually similar to the US AR-15 and M16 rifles, as well as European assault rifles.

The QBZ-191 generally uses standard 5.8x42mm caliber rounds. However, the developer said a new round will be used to hit targets at medium and long range.

The infantry version of the weapon will feature a 14.5-inch barrel with an effective range of 300 meters, while the marksman version can hit targets at 400 meters. Both versions have a rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute.