China’s New Assault Rifle – The QBZ-191

By Lynndon Schooler

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The QBZ-191 assault rifle, a pivotal development in modern warfare, was officially showcased during the 70th-anniversary parade of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1st, 2019. The strategic importance of this new 191 family of weapon systems, which began developing in 2014-2015, cannot be overstated. The creation of improved ammunition, designated as DBP-191, marked the second attempt to replace the QBZ-95, following the first attempt with the QBZ-03, representing a departure from the bullpup design. The general dissatisfaction with the previous generation of 5.8mm weapons and ammunition prompted another effort to replace the QBZ-95 and enhance its lethality.The QBZ-191 assault rifle, designed to meet new requirements, showcases a modern design with a traditional layout, contrasting with the more compact bullpup configuration used in the QBZ-95 family. This adaptability to different layouts facilitates better attachment of modern accessories as China continues to build and modernize its military, making the QBZ-191 a versatile weapon system.The 5.8x42mm DBP-191 ammunition developed for this rifle lacks publicly available data regarding projectile weight or muzzle velocity. However, it

Source: The Firearm Blog