For HE-DP ammunition,armor penetration is listed as 80mm RHA (probably at 90 o). For HE ammunition, lethal radius of fragments against infantry is listed as 10-11 meters. Muzzle velocity is about 190m/s, complete round weights about 250 gram. It was developed in the 1980s and derived from the experimental W-87. 3X fixed magnification telescope sight appears to be a standard issue accessory for this weapon.Īmmunition range (DF 35mm) includes HE, HE-DP, HE-I and practice (marking)rounds, with maximum range of about 1750 meters. The QLZ-87 is grenade launcher of Chinese origin. Adjustable open sights are installed on the top of the integral carrying handle, and a Picatinny rail is provided on the left side of receiver for installation of the telescope or night sight. Gun is fitted with standard pistol grip with trigger and manual safety. Barrel is fitted with prominent muzzle brake, and action employs an additional recoil buffer for moving parts in attempt to decrease the felt recoil. Unlike its precursor,QLB-06 / QLZ-87B grenade launcher uses separate cocking handle on the right sideof a newly designed aluminum alloy receiver. The QLB-06 / QLZ-87B grenade launcher is gas operated weapon that uses direct gas impingement system. It is yet to be seen if this weapon will prove itself any good, but on paper it seems as a formidable squad- or platoon-support weapon against both enemy personnel or light armor. Nevertheless, it appears that basic action of the gun remained more or less the same. Either way, this weapon is a further step in direction of a lightweight, one-man portable infantry support weapon which can be used on squad or platoon level.Because this weapon is even lighter than its predecessor, the QLZ-87,an automatic fire mode was abandoned, and the design was changed to better suit"rifle-type" shooting positions using integral bipod. The double designation (QLB-06 or QLZ-87B) stems from the fact that internal Chinese sources (press) call this weapon as QLB-06, while Poly Technologies Inc, an export corporation of PLA, calls it QLZ-87B in its advertising literature. It was first unveiled to general public in 2006. The QLB-06 / QLZ-87B grenade launcher is a further evolution of Chinese QLZ-87automatic grenade launcher. Type: gas operated, magazine fed semi-automatic grenade launcherĮffective range: up to 600 m (point targets), 1000 m (area targets)įeed and capacity: drum magazine, 4 or 6 rounds QLB-06 / QLZ-87B grenade launcher, right side. QLB-06 / QLZ-87B grenade launcher, left side.
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