Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
QBU-10
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2009–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
82
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2009
- Service Entry Year2010
- DesignerNorinco
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army Ground Force, People's Liberation Army Navy, People's Liberation Army Marine Corps, People's Armed Police, Royal Cambodian Army, Turkmen Armed Forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge12.7×108mm
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- Bullet Weight46 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
- Muzzle Velocity825 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,500 m
- Effective Range (area)1,000 m
- Maximum Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length780 mm
- Sight TypeYMA09 (8x) scope with integrated ballistic computer and laser range finder; QMH-151A daylight/thermal scope; folded back
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitydisassemblable into barrel, receiver, shoulder stock, and grip with trigger unit
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2009
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2009Production started
17
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
QBU-10SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Turkmenistan | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
47SNIPER RIFLES28POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES8PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS84PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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