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Small arms2003–present
Assault rifle
QBZ-03 is a assault rifle originating in China. It was built by Norinco.
Technical data
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.95 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.95 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.95 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Assault rifle
China
2003–present
Norinco
2003–present
3.5 kg (7.7 lb) (unloaded)
950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded
440 mm (17 in)
5.8×42mm DBP87 5.56×45mm NATO
Gas operated , rotating bolt
700–750 rounds/min
930 m/s (3,050 ft/s)
500 m (550 yd)
30-round detachable box magazine
Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight
China
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
QBZ-03 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.