| CS/LR35 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bolt-action sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2020–Present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 6.2 kg (14 lb) (7.62×51mm) 7 kg (15 lb) (8.6×70mm) |
| Length | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) (7.62×51mm) 1,300 mm (51.2 in) (8.6×70mm) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm CS/DEL3A 8.6×70mm DBU-202 7.62×51mm DBU-203 |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Effective firing range | 800–1,200 m (874.9–1,312.3 yd) (7.62×51mm) 1,200–1,500 m (1,312.3–1,640.4 yd) (8.6×70mm) |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Telescopic; night-vision; thermal sight |
The CS/LR35 (military designation QBU-202 and QBU-203) is a type of bolt-action sniper rifle designed and manufactured by Chinese company Norinco. Developed from CS/LR4, the weapon is chambered with either 7.62×51mm cartridge or 8.6×70mm round in a 5-round box magazine. The rifle features a free-floating barrel and specifically designed munition that improves accuracy.
Design and development
CS/LR35 is the further development of the CS/LR4 sniper rifle system. CS/LR35 is available in two versions chambered in either 7.62×51mm NATO or 8.6×70mm (.338 Lapua Magnum). Improvements include reinforced material for the barrel, lightweight rifle body, fully adjustable folding stock, and CS/DEL3A high precision cartridge in a 5-round box magazine. The weight is less than 6 kg (13 lb). The accuracy is claimed to be ≤0.5MOA at 100 m (110 yd), ≤0.75MOA at 300 m (330 yd), and ≤1MOA at 800 m (870 yd).
The 8.6×70mm variant of the rifle can be differentiated by its slightly longer barrel with a handguard that only has four ventilation holes whereas the 7.62 variant has seven smaller ones. The manufacturer claims that, with 8.6×70mm ammunition, the weapon has a conservative estimate of sub 1 MOA accuracy at 1,200 m (1,300 yd).
8.6×70mm variant of the CS/LR35 received designation QBU-202 with its scope designated QMK-201 variable zoom optics. 7.62×51mm variant of the CS/LR35 received designation QBU-203 with its scope designated QMK-201A.
Variants
- CS/LR35
- Improved version of CS/LR4. Chambered in 7.62×51mm and 8.6×70mm Lapua Magnum.
- QBU-202
- Military version developed from CS/LR35 chambered in 8.6×70mm. In service with People's Liberation Army Ground Force.
- QBU-203
- Military version developed from CS/LR35 chambered in 7.62×51mm ammo.
- CS/LR24
- Export version of QBU-202, developed from CS/LR35 with minor modifications.
- CS/LR4B
- Export version of QBU-203, developed from CS/LR35 with minor modifications.
Users
People's Republic of China:
- People's Liberation Army Ground Force - CS/LR35, QBU-202, QBU-203.
Hong Kong:- CS/LR35 - QBU-203
See also
References
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- ^ "轻武器迎来大爆发 解放军又装备两款新型高精狙(图)". Sina News (in Chinese). 7 January 2021.
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- "QBU-203 sniper rifle and QJY-201 machine gun leaked". China-Arms. 10 June 2021.
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