QBU-10

• Name — Type 10 Anti-Material Rifle • Origin — China • Type — Semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 2010–present • Used By — See Users • Design Date — 2006 • Manufacturer — Norinco • Production Date — 2009–present • Length — 1380 mm • Part Length — 780 mm • Cartridge — 12.7×108mm • Action — hybrid short-recoil and short-stroke piston • Rate — Semi-automatic • Velocity — 825 m/s • Range — 1000-1500 m • Max Range — 2000 m • Feed — 5-round box magazine • Sights — YMA09 (8x) scope with integrated ballistic computer and laser range finder QMH-151A daylight/thermal scope folded back-up iron sights

QBU-10 is a type of semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle adopted by the Chinese military to roughly match the capability provided by Barrett M82 for United States military forces. The QBU10 features a gas operated, rotating bolt mechanics with a recoiling barrel. To increase accuracy, the gun barrel is free-floating, with the bipod, carrying handle, and iron sights mounted on top of the gas-tube housing. The rifle is reported to have slightly better accuracy than Barrett M82. The rifle is fed through a 5-round detachable box magazine. Recoil is mitigated through the hybrid actions, muzzle brake, rubber recoil pad, and a rear monopod, which can provide a stable firing platform. The rifle can be disassembled into several major components for transportation, including barrel, receiver, shoulder stock, and the grip with trigger unit. Each QBU-10 is fitted with a YMA09 telescopic sighting unit (8x) with integrated ballistic computer and laser range finder. An additional night-time IR unit can be attached to the scope to provide thermal capability. The sighting unit is waterproofed with a range finder button extended to the trigger guard. YMA09 scope was superseded by the QMH151A integrated daylight/thermal scope with datalink and fire control system. QBU-10 can also mount CS/ON2A night vision scope. Two type of dedicated sniper ammunitions are developed for the QBU-10. DBT-10 12.7×108mm sniper cartridge features air-resistance reduction design. The whole ammo weights 130 g, the projectile tip weights 46 g, with a muzzle velocity around 820 m/s. The DBJ-10 12.7×108mm multipurpose round is a type of armor-piercing incendiary PELE ammunition. The ammo utilizes "penetrator with enhanced lateral effect" (PELE), which contains inert substance inside the cartridge instead of incendiary explosives, and the inert substance will trigger a pressurized shockwave, sending off shrapnel after the round penetrating through armor.

• QBU-10: Chinese military designation. • NSG-127: Export version with Picatinny rail.

• Cambodia • China: People's Armed Police, People's Liberation Army. • Turkmenistan: Turkmen Armed Forces