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Grenade Launcher

QLZ-87 grenade launcher

QLZ-87 grenade launcher

The QLZ-87 is a Chinese automatic grenade launcher designed for portability and firepower, chambered in 35mm grenades. Lightweight and effective, it can be operated as a crew-served or shoulder-fired weapon.

Howitzer

Norinco Type 89 155mm Howitzer

Norinco Type 89 155mm Howitzer

The Norinco Type 89 is a Chinese self-propelled 155mm howitzer featuring advanced fire control systems and mobility for modern battlefield operations. It has seen service in the People's Liberation Army and has been exported to various countries.

Rocket Artillery

Type 63 Rocket Launcher

Type 63 Rocket Launcher

A Chinese 107mm multiple rocket launcher, used for artillery support. It was lightweight and could be mounted on trucks or fired from the ground, making it highly mobile.
DF-31

DF-31

The DF-31 is a Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of over 11,000 kilometers. It is road-mobile, increasing its survivability against preemptive strikes. It forms a critical part of China's nuclear deterrence.
CSS-1 Dongfeng-2 Ballistic Missile

CSS-1 Dongfeng-2 Ballistic Missile

A medium-range ballistic missile developed by China in the 1960s. It was one of the first in the Dongfeng series and had a range suitable for regional strategic deterrence.
CSS-2 Dongfeng-3 Ballistic Missile

CSS-2 Dongfeng-3 Ballistic Missile

A longer-range intermediate ballistic missile developed by China, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and providing a strategic strike capability against distant targets.
CSS-3 Dongfeng-4 Ballistic Missile

CSS-3 Dongfeng-4 Ballistic Missile

An early intercontinental-range ballistic missile developed by China, designed to extend the reach of the country's nuclear deterrent to targets further afield.
CSS-4 Dongfeng-5 ICBM

CSS-4 Dongfeng-5 ICBM

A long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by China. It is capable of carrying a multi-megaton nuclear warhead and serves as a critical component of China's strategic nuclear forces.
Type 81 122mm Rocket Launcher

Type 81 122mm Rocket Launcher

A Chinese multiple rocket launcher based on the Soviet BM-21 Grad. It is capable of delivering a barrage of 122mm rockets over a wide area for saturation bombardment.
DF-1 Missile

DF-1 Missile

The DF-1 (Dongfeng-1) was China's first tactical ballistic missile, a reverse-engineered version of the Soviet R-2, itself derived from the German V-2 rocket. Although short-lived in service, it marked the beginning of China's ballistic missile program.

General Purpose Machine Gun

Type 67 GPMG

Type 67 GPMG

The Type 67 is a Chinese general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62x54mmR, designed as a lighter, more versatile successor to the Type 53. It served as the PLA's standard machine gun for decades and remains in reserve roles.
QJY-201

QJY-201

The QJY-201 is a modern Chinese light machine gun chambered in 5.8x42mm or 7.62x51mm NATO. Lightweight and modular, it reflects the Chinese military's shift toward advanced small arms.

Heavy Machine Gun

QJG-02 Machine Gun

QJG-02 Machine Gun

The QJG-02 is a Chinese heavy machine gun chambered in 14.5x114mm, designed for anti-materiel and anti-aircraft roles. Its large caliber and high velocity make it effective against armored vehicles and low-flying aircraft.

Assault Rifle

Type 56 Assault Rifle

Type 56 Assault Rifle

A Chinese version of the Soviet AK-47, adopted in 1956. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, it became one of the most widely produced assault rifles in the world. Known for its ruggedness and ease of use, it remains in use globally.
Norinco QBZ-95

Norinco QBZ-95

A Chinese bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.8x42mm. It serves as the standard rifle for the People's Liberation Army, featuring a compact design and integrated optics compatibility.
Norinco CQ

Norinco CQ

A Chinese copy of the American M16 rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It is widely exported and used by various militaries around the world.
Type 81 Rifle

Type 81 Rifle

The Type 81 is a Chinese-designed assault rifle bridging the gap between the AK-47 and more modern designs, chambered for 7.62x39mm and featuring improved accuracy and reliability. It has been widely used by the People's Liberation Army and various export customers since its introduction in the 1980s.
QBZ-03

QBZ-03

The QBZ-03 is a Chinese assault rifle with conventional layout, chambered for 5.8x42mm, designed as an alternative to the bullpup QBZ-95. It combines modern features with traditional ergonomics for easier handling and training adaptation.

Carbine

Mosin-Nagant Type 53

Mosin-Nagant Type 53

A Chinese copy of the Soviet M44 carbine, produced in the 1950s. It was widely used by the Chinese military and shares the same characteristics as the M44.
Type 56 SKS

Type 56 SKS

A Chinese-made version of the Soviet SKS rifle. It was produced in large quantities and used by the Chinese military and other communist forces around the world.
Type 63 Rifle

Type 63 Rifle

A Chinese assault rifle, chambered in 7.62x39mm, that combined elements of the SKS and AK-47. It was used by the People's Liberation Army during the Cold War era.

Infantry Rifle

Type 24 Chiang Kai-shek rifle

Type 24 Chiang Kai-shek rifle

A Chinese bolt-action rifle based on the German Mauser Gewehr 98 design. Chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, it was the standard-issue rifle for Nationalist Chinese forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II.
Mukden Arsenal Mauser

Mukden Arsenal Mauser

A variant of the Mauser rifle produced at the Mukden Arsenal in Manchuria. It was typically chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser and saw use in various conflicts involving Chinese forces in the early 20th century.
Hanyang 88

Hanyang 88

A Chinese copy of the German Gewehr 88, produced at the Hanyang Arsenal. The Hanyang 88 was chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser and served as the standard rifle of the Chinese military from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. It saw extensive use during the Chinese Civil War and the Second Sino-Japanese War.