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| − | ''' | + | The '''QLZ-87''' and its derivative, the '''QLB-06''', are a pair of unusual repeating grenade launchers developed by China due to dissatisfaction with [[AGS-17]] clones. Deciding to develop a portable weapon more comparable to a general-purpose machine gun than a normal AGL, the designers elected to use the same low-pressure 35mm grenade used by some Chinese underbarrel launchers in a direct-impingement gas-operated weapon using a rotating bolt. |
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| + | The earliest design, the '''W-87''', was a top-feeding weapon featuring a wooden stock and a large conical flash hider, but by the time of the production version, these had been replaced with a large muzzle brake and a padded stock pad. The production version is known as the Type 87 grenade launcher or QLZ-87. | ||
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| + | Though commonly claimed to be a product of [[Norinco Group]], there is no reliable source confirming that the weapon was manufactured by Norinco Group. Some Chinese sources stated that the QLZ-87 was actually developed by a group of Hunanese manufacturers under the lead of Factory 9656 (now known as Hunan Zijiang Machine Co. Ltd.). | ||
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| + | As with other Chinese three-letter small arms designations, there is no reliable primary source confirming what "QLZ" stands for. It is generally believed to stand for "轻兵器 榴弹发射器 自动" (Pinyin: "Qīng bīng qì, liú dàn fā shè qì, zì dòng") literally: "Small Arms, Grenade Launcher, Automatic"; the Armament Research Services brief on the QLZ-87 uses 榴蛋 (literally "pomegranate egg") instead of 榴弹 (literally "pomegranate munition", as a word it means "grenade"), which is a homophone and internet slang for grenade. | ||
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| + | {{Gun Title}} | ||
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| + | ==Specifications== | ||
| + | (1987 - Present (QLZ-87), 2006-Present (QLZ-87B / QLB-06)) | ||
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| + | * '''Type:''' Automatic grenade launcher | ||
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| + | * '''Caliber:''' 35x32mm SR | ||
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| + | * '''Weight:''' | ||
| + | :QLZ-87: 26lbs (12kg) empty, 44lbs (20kg) empty with tripod | ||
| + | :QLZ-87B / QLB-06: 20lbs (9.1kg) empty | ||
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| + | * '''Length:''' | ||
| + | :QLZ-87: 38 in (97 cm) | ||
| + | :QLZ-87B / QLB-06: 41.2 in (104.6cm) | ||
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| + | * '''Capacity:''' | ||
| + | :QLZ-87: 6 or 15 round drum magazine | ||
| + | :QLZ-87B / QLB-06: 4 or 6 round drum magazine | ||
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| + | * '''Fire Modes:''' | ||
| + | :QLZ-87: Safe / Semi / 500rpm Auto | ||
| + | :QLZ-87B / QLB-06: Safe / Semi | ||
==QLZ-87== | ==QLZ-87== | ||
| − | [[Image:QLZ87Light.jpg|thumb|right|401px|QLZ-87 - 35x32mm]] | + | [[Image:QLZ87Light.jpg|thumb|right|401px|QLZ-87 - 35x32mm SR]] |
| − | [[Image:QLZ87Heavy.jpg|thumb|right|400px|QLZ-87 on tripod - | + | [[Image:QLZ87Heavy.jpg|thumb|right|400px|QLZ-87 on tripod - 35x32mm SR]] |
| − | [[Image:Type 87 Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Type 87 Grenade Launcher - 35x32mm ]] | + | [[Image:Type 87 Grenade Launcher.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Type 87 Grenade Launcher - 35x32mm SR]] |
=== Film === | === Film === | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|''' Release Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|''' Release Date''' | ||
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| − | |[[Battlefield: Bad Company]]||||||Emplaced version||2008 | + | |''[[Battlefield: Bad Company]]''||||||Emplaced version||2008 |
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| − | |[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]||||||Emplaced version||2010 | + | |''[[Battlefield: Bad Company 2]]''||||||Emplaced version||2010 |
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| − | | [[Far Cry 4]] ||GL-A87 || |||| 2014 | + | | ''[[Far Cry 4]]'' || GL-A87 || Leaf sight with no front sight instead of scope ||Emplaced and portable|| 2014 |
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| + | | ''[[Far Cry 6]]'' || || || Stationary mounts || 2021 | ||
|} | |} | ||
<br clear=all> | <br clear=all> | ||
==QLB-06== | ==QLB-06== | ||
| − | [[Image:QLB-06.jpg|thumb|right|401px|QLB-06 - 35x32mm]] | + | [[Image:QLB-06.jpg|thumb|right|401px|QLB-06 - 35x32mm SR]] |
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| + | The '''QLB-06''', also known as the '''QLZ-87B''', is a further development of the QLZ-87 first unveiled to the public in 2006. It is focused on the "light" configuration, abandoning full-auto capability and featuring a polymer body, pistol grip, a recoil buffer, a large integrated carry handle replacing the combined charging/carrying handle of the QLZ-87, a folding charging handle on the weapon's right side, and an integral rail for mounting modern optics. | ||
===Video Games=== | ===Video Games=== | ||
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date''' | !align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Release Date''' | ||
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| − | |[[ | + | |''[[War Inc. Battlezone]]''||QLB 06||RPG-7 iron sights||||2011 |
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| − | |[[ | + | |''[[Jagged Alliance: Back in Action]]''||Rocket Rifle||AR15-style carry handle||fires 66mm [[M72 LAW]] missiles||2012 |
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| − | |[[ | + | |''[[Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades]]''||QLB-06||||||2016 |
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[[Category:Gun]] | [[Category:Gun]] | ||
[[Category:Grenade Launcher]] | [[Category:Grenade Launcher]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:44, 5 February 2023
The QLZ-87 and its derivative, the QLB-06, are a pair of unusual repeating grenade launchers developed by China due to dissatisfaction with AGS-17 clones. Deciding to develop a portable weapon more comparable to a general-purpose machine gun than a normal AGL, the designers elected to use the same low-pressure 35mm grenade used by some Chinese underbarrel launchers in a direct-impingement gas-operated weapon using a rotating bolt.
The earliest design, the W-87, was a top-feeding weapon featuring a wooden stock and a large conical flash hider, but by the time of the production version, these had been replaced with a large muzzle brake and a padded stock pad. The production version is known as the Type 87 grenade launcher or QLZ-87.
Though commonly claimed to be a product of Norinco Group, there is no reliable source confirming that the weapon was manufactured by Norinco Group. Some Chinese sources stated that the QLZ-87 was actually developed by a group of Hunanese manufacturers under the lead of Factory 9656 (now known as Hunan Zijiang Machine Co. Ltd.).
As with other Chinese three-letter small arms designations, there is no reliable primary source confirming what "QLZ" stands for. It is generally believed to stand for "轻兵器 榴弹发射器 自动" (Pinyin: "Qīng bīng qì, liú dàn fā shè qì, zì dòng") literally: "Small Arms, Grenade Launcher, Automatic"; the Armament Research Services brief on the QLZ-87 uses 榴蛋 (literally "pomegranate egg") instead of 榴弹 (literally "pomegranate munition", as a word it means "grenade"), which is a homophone and internet slang for grenade.
The QLZ-87 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Specifications
(1987 - Present (QLZ-87), 2006-Present (QLZ-87B / QLB-06))
- Type: Automatic grenade launcher
- Caliber: 35x32mm SR
- Weight:
- QLZ-87: 26lbs (12kg) empty, 44lbs (20kg) empty with tripod
- QLZ-87B / QLB-06: 20lbs (9.1kg) empty
- Length:
- QLZ-87: 38 in (97 cm)
- QLZ-87B / QLB-06: 41.2 in (104.6cm)
- Capacity:
- QLZ-87: 6 or 15 round drum magazine
- QLZ-87B / QLB-06: 4 or 6 round drum magazine
- Fire Modes:
- QLZ-87: Safe / Semi / 500rpm Auto
- QLZ-87B / QLB-06: Safe / Semi
QLZ-87
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Warriors | Mounted on All-Terrain Vehicle | 2015 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield: Bad Company | Emplaced version | 2008 | ||
| Battlefield: Bad Company 2 | Emplaced version | 2010 | ||
| Far Cry 4 | GL-A87 | Leaf sight with no front sight instead of scope | Emplaced and portable | 2014 |
| Far Cry 6 | Stationary mounts | 2021 |
QLB-06
The QLB-06, also known as the QLZ-87B, is a further development of the QLZ-87 first unveiled to the public in 2006. It is focused on the "light" configuration, abandoning full-auto capability and featuring a polymer body, pistol grip, a recoil buffer, a large integrated carry handle replacing the combined charging/carrying handle of the QLZ-87, a folding charging handle on the weapon's right side, and an integral rail for mounting modern optics.
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| War Inc. Battlezone | QLB 06 | RPG-7 iron sights | 2011 | |
| Jagged Alliance: Back in Action | Rocket Rifle | AR15-style carry handle | fires 66mm M72 LAW missiles | 2012 |
| Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades | QLB-06 | 2016 |