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QCW-05

Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · People's Republic of China · 2005
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QCW-05

QCW-05
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Armour Penetration
40
Firepower
55
Controllability
70
Capacity
65
Compactness
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina South Industries Group
CategoryPersonal Defense Weapons (PDW)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators1 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality82%
65
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) MASS Rating
8/13
Post-Cold War
14/27
All-Time
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · 10 axes scored
Armour Penetration
40
Firepower
55
Controllability
70
Capacity
65
Compactness
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category.
01 / Overview
QCW-05
Production
2005–
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PERSONAL DEFENSE WEAPONS (PDW) · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
personal defense weapons (pdw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the personal defense weapons (pdw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year2005
  • Service Entry Year2005
  • DesignerJianshe Industry (Group) Corporation
  • Weight (Empty)2.2 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police, Laos
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
  • Cartridge5.8×21mm (DAP92 and DCV05)
  • Calibre5.8 mm
  • Case Length21 mm
  • Calibre Classpistol
  • Bullet Weight46 g
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity150 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2005
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
21
years in service
5
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
QCW-05 2005
// DERIVATIVES
JS 9 mm 2006
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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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