Norinco · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1997
| Weight (empty) | 4100 g (144.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 920 mm (36.22") |
| Barrel Length | 640 mm (25.20") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 950 m/s (3117 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1900 J (1401 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 5.8x42mm DBP-10
The Type 88, officially designated QBU-88, is a Chinese semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in the indigenous 5.8x42mm cartridge, utilizing a bullpup configuration. Designed by Norinco and adopted by the People's Liberation Army in 1997, the QBU-88 uses a short-stroke gas piston located above the barrel with a three-lug rotating bolt, mounted in a compact steel receiver enclosed within a polymer bullpup housing. The 640mm hammer-forged match-grade barrel provides excellent accurac...
Country of Origin: China