The zoom and whether there are second reticle illumination is unknown. The optic seems to have a fiber optic illuminated reticle since the light fiber structure similar to the ACOG can be found on top of the optic. The pictures also show soldiers using the new combat optic during practice. The new rifle has a full-length Picatinny rail on the top. The second picture shows soldiers practicing with the new rifle The new rifle has been given huge hope of replacing the currently in service QBZ-95-1 which is the bullpup standard rifle used by PLA for over 25 years. However, it is confirmed the PLA has adopted new 5.8x42mm rounds that have better performance on medium to long-range. The infantry rifle has a 14.5″ barrel and there is also a longer barreled marksman rifle.Īs to previously known the new Chinese rifle is still chambered in the standard 5.8x42mm round. The carbine is aimed to replace the QBZ-95B and it’s mostly going to be used as a PDW for vehicle crews, not front line soldiers. The top picture of this article shows the carbine variant of the new rifle family which has a 10.5 ″ barrel. The rifle is likely going to be revealed on the October 1st during the Military Parade dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.Īlthough the official name of the rifle still remains unknown, the new rifle is likely named ‘QBZ-191’. Back in May 2017, TFB reported about the Chinese PLA possibly replacing the QBZ-95-1 bullpup with a “traditional” layout rifle. Today, two photos of the Chinese new standard issue rifle have appeared on social media.

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