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QBZ-191
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QBZ-191

Assault Rifles · People's Republic of China · 2019
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QBZ-191

QBZ-191
QBZ-191 Photo: 颐园居 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
80
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina South Industries Group
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2019
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
25/58
Modern Era
63/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
80
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
80
Weight
75
Versatility
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
QBZ-191
Production
2019–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2019
  • Service Entry Year2019
  • Designer208 Research Institute
  • Weight (Empty)3.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Armed Police (PAP)
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.8×42mm DBP191; 5.56×45mm NATO (QBZ-191T)
  • Calibre5.8 mm
  • Case Length42.2 mm
  • Bullet Weight4.6 g
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity915 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2019Production started
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
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 mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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