Type 03

QBZ-03 is a recently designed Chinese selective fire assault rifle released in 2003, designed to be compatible with the Chinese 5.8x42mm intermediate rifle cartridge, this rifle is often addressed as Type 03 reflecting the year that it entered service. Type 03 is not a new standard service rifle to replace the Type 95, but various detachments of People's Liberation Army are starting to equip Type 03, such as the People's Armed Police, marines and air force Paratroopers. While the standard service rifle Type 95 has a bullpup design, Type 03 is a conventional layout rifle, utilizes the short-...