QBS-06 underwater assault rifle
special underwater cartridge 5.8×42 DBS-06
Caliber |
5.8×42 DBS-06 |
Action |
Gas operated, rotary bolt |
Length, mm |
680 mm (with stock collapsed) |
Barrel length, mm |
No data |
Weight, kg |
3.15 kg |
Rate of fire, rounds/minute |
No data |
Magazine capacity, rounds |
25 |
QBS-06 underwater assault rifle is patterned after older Soviet APS underwater assault rifle. QBS-06 weapon is in use by Chinese frogmen (combat divers of Chinese Navy). QBS-06 underwater assault rifle uses specially developed 5.8mm DBS-06 ammunition, which is built using lacquered steel cases of the PLA’s general issue 5.8×42 ammunition, loaded with long, needle-like projectiles intended for submersible use. These hydrodynamically stabilized projectiles have no stabilization when fired above the water (in the air).
The QBS-06 underwater assault rifle is gas operated, rotary bolt weapon. It is fed using specially developed detachable plastic magazines with 25-round capacity. Rifle is equipped with simple fixed iron sights and retractable shoulder stock, made of steel wire. Simple furniture (pistol grip and forend) is made from plastic.