Two receivers are connected by two assembly pins similar to the AR-15.

The main body is divided into the upper and lower receivers both made of aluminium alloy, with handguard, pistol grip and telescoping stock made of polymer material. The rifle is also equipped with backup iron sights that can be folded down when not in use. The QBZ-191 rifle features a full-length Picatinny rail on the top and comes standard with a new 3× daylight prismatic optic called QMK-152, and a thermal sight is also available. A shorter carbine version was carried by vehicle crews during the 2019 parade. The platform features various barrel lengths and handguard configurations. Design Ĭompared to the bullpup QBZ-95, the QBZ-191 uses a conventional configuration with greatly improved ergonomics, ambidextrous usability, and better reliability across different environments. The QBZ-191 features several improvements, aiming to resolve the unsatisfactory issues, such as ergonomics, of the Type 95 platform. The QBZ-191 was first announced in 2019 Chinese national parade and would gradually replace QBZ-95 rifle family in Chinese military service. According to the director of the 208 Research Institute, QBZ-191 is a component of the new 'Integrated Soldier Combat System' (单兵综合作战系统), which aims to overhaul the PLA's infantry equipment. The QBZ-191 rifle is designed by Norinco's 208 Research Institute, who also designed the QBZ-95 assault rifle. Various prototypes of the new weapon platform were leaked online in 20. Ĭhinese military initiated the development of conventional layout rifles in 2014 with multiple manufacturers involved in the development and bidding process. The new rifle was formally revealed at the 70th Anniversary National Day military parade on October 1, 2019, carried by troopers of the PLA Ground Force and People's Armed Police. The rifle's designation 'QBZ' stands for ' light weapon ( Qīng Wŭqì) - rifle ( Bùqiāng) - automatic ( Zìdòng)'.

The QBZ-191 Automatic Rifle ( Chinese: 191式自动步枪 pinyin: Yāo jiǔ yāo Shì Zìdòng Bùqiāng) is a Chinese assault rifle chambered for the 5.8×42mm intermediate cartridge, designed and manufactured by Norinco as a new-generation service rifle for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Armed Police (PAP).

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