Norinco CQ
| Norinco CQ 5.56 | |
|---|---|
The NORINCO Type CQ 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle, right side | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1980s–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Norinco |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Produced | 1980s–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.9 kg (Empty) |
| Length | 1000 mm (39,3 in) |
| Barrel length | 508 mm (20 in.) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO (only non-NATO standard 55-grain M193 "Ball" cartridge), .223 Remington (Semi-automatic sporter model) |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 900 RPM (Select-fire version only) |
| Muzzle velocity | 990 m/s (3,200 ft/s) |
| Maximum firing range | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Feed system | 20/30-round detachable box magazine (STANAG 4179) |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Type CQ is an unlicensed Chinese variant of the M16 rifle manufactured by Norinco. According to the Norinco website, the rifle is officially known as CQ 5.56.
It can be distinguished from other AR-15 and M16 pattern rifles by its long, revolver-like pistol grip, somewhat rounded handguards, and the unique shape of its stock.