QBB-95 Country China Type Light machine gun Manufacturer Norinco Introduction 1997 Specifications Weight 3.95 kg unloaded (8 lb 7 oz) Length 840 mm (33.1 in) Barrel length 600 mm (23.6 in) Cartridge 5.8x42mm DBP87 (QBB-95), 5.56x45mm NATO (QBB-97) Caliber 5.8 mm Action Short stroke Gas-actuated with rotating bolt Effective range 600 m

The QBB-95 (Type 95) is a light support weapon manufactured by Norinco for the People\'s Liberation Army, the armed forces of the People\'s Republic of China. This weapon uses a newly-developed ammunition type of Chinese origin, the 5.8x42mm DBP87. The QBB-95 consists of a system of firearms based upon existing designs. This family includes a carbine variant, a standard rifle, and a light support weapon.