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QBS-09

Combat Shotguns · People's Republic of China · 2009
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QBS-09

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
85
Ammunition Versatility
70
Capacity
75
Reliability
88
Handling
82
Breaching Capability
70
Pattern Control
78
Ergonomics
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service2009
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
79
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
4/35
Post-Cold War
8/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
85
Ammunition Versatility
70
Capacity
75
Reliability
88
Handling
82
Breaching Capability
70
Pattern Control
78
Ergonomics
85
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
QBS-09
Production
2009–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
79
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2005
  • Service Entry Year2009
  • DesignerNorinco
  • Weight (Empty)3.45 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity420 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2005
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2009Production started
17
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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