China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) · Submachine-Gun · In Service · 2005
| Weight (empty) | 2200 g (77.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Barrel Length | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Magazine Capacity | 50 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 150 m/s (492 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 34 J (25 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 5.8x21mm DAP-92
The QCW-05 (also known as the Type 05) is a suppressed bullpup submachine gun developed by the PLA's 208 Research Institute and produced by Jianshe Industries (China South Industries Group). Adopted in 2005 to replace the older Type 79 and Type 85 silenced SMGs, it fires the proprietary 5.8x21mm cartridge - using subsonic DCV-05 ammunition with the integral suppressor for very low signature, or the supersonic DAP-92 for general use. The aluminum-and-polymer construction keeps the weapon under 2....
Country of Origin: China
Designer: PLA 208 Research Institute