Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
QBZ-191
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity75
- Cyclic Rate of Fire750
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity915 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length368 mm
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
63ASSAULT RIFLES25MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES69PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS141PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault 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.
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.
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