QBU10
Overview
QBU10
QBU10 anti-materiel rifle with advanced optical sight on display.
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Description
Introduction
The QBU10 is a modern era anti-materiel rifle of Chinese origin. The QBU10 was developed to provide the Chinese military with a similar capability as the Barrett M82A1 in use with many Western nations: a semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle.
Design
The QBU10 is a gas operated rifle with a fixed barrel. The QBU10 has a long barrel with large muzzle brake. Various types of advanced sight units have been trailed by Chinese forces. These combine a regular day sight with night vision sight and/or a laser range finder. A bipod and rear monopod provide a stable firing platform.
Firepower
The QBU10 fires the 12.7x108mm Soviet round from a 5 round detachable box magazine. The QBU10 is a semi-automatic rifle, allowing for rapid follow-up shots. Accuracy is reportedly slighly better than the Barrett M82A1, which is plausible since the QBU10 has a fixed barrel.
Users
The QBU10 seems to have become the standard issue anti-materiel rifle in Chinese service. The QBU10 is also available for export sales.
Details
Media
QBU10
Soldier with QBU10 anti-materiel rifle with scope and night vision sight.
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QBU10
Soldier with QBU10 anti-materiel rifle with advanced optical sight.
Source: Chinese internet
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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The QBU10 was developed to provide the Chinese military with a similar capability as the Barrett M82A1 in use with many Western militaries.