5.8x42mm
1987 · 8 firearms in catalog
Also known as: DBP-87, DBU-141, 5.8x42mm Chinese
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 6 mm (0.236") |
| Neck Diameter | 6.65 mm (0.262") |
| Base Diameter | 10.42 mm (0.410") |
| Case Length | 42 mm (1.654") |
| Overall Length | 58 mm (2.283") |
| Max Pressure | 350 MPa (50,762 psi) |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 4.6 g (71 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 930 m/s (3051 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 1989 J (1467 ft·lbf) |
| Primer Type | Small Rifle |
| Cartridge Type | Rimless |
| Introduced | 1987 |
Firearms chambered in 5.8x42mm
- Norinco CS/LR3 — China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) · Sniper Rifle · 2010
- QBU-88 (Type 88) — Norinco · Sniper Rifle · 1988
- QBZ-03 (Type 03) — China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) · Assault Rifle · 2003
- QBZ-191 — China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) · Assault Rifle · 2019
- QBZ-192 — China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) · Carbine · 2019
- QBZ-95 — China North Industries (Norinco) · Assault Rifle · 1997
- QJY-88 — Norinco (China North Industries Corporation) · Machine Gun · 1999
- Type 88 (QBU-88) — Norinco · Sniper Rifle · 1997