QCW-05
China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) · Submachine Gun · In Service · 2005
Also known as: Type 05, QCW-05 Silenced SMG, Weisheng Chongfeng Qiang, CS/LS2
Overview
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 2.2 kg unloaded.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2200 g (77.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Barrel Length | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Magazine Capacity | 50 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 150 m/s (492 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 34 J (25 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 900 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 5.8x21mm DAP-92 · primary — also known as 5.8x21mm, DCV-05 (subsonic), DAP-92
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Fire Selector Safety
- Features: Bullpup Layout, Integral Suppressor, Open Bolt Operation, Select Fire, High Capacity Box Magazine, Flip Up Rear Sight
Variants
Service history
Operators
- People's Liberation Army Ground Force · adopted 2005 · as Type 05
- People's Armed Police
- PLA Special Operations Forces
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Service issue with PLA, PLA SOF and PAP; figures not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: China
Designer: PLA 208 Research Institute
Notes
Externally resembles the QBZ-95 assault rifle to facilitate training commonality. The 50-round four-column box magazine is unusually high capacity for a service SMG.
Background
Despite externally mimicking the QBZ-95 assault rifle in silhouette, the QCW-05 is a simple open-bolt blowback design - it shares almost no internal parts with the rifle, and the resemblance is purely so that soldiers transitioning between the two weapons feel at home.