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Whereas the Type 95 is chambered for the Chinese-developed 5.8x42mm caliber round, the Type 97 was developed for export into nations that prefer using the 5.56x45mm NATO standard cartridge. As a result, the Type 97 had several distinctive adjustments made to cope with the firing of 5.56x45mm NATO. 5.56mm NATO has a higher average chamber pressure than 5.8mm, so adjustments were made to the gas cylinder diameter, volume, and position to ensure reliable cycling of the action. The ejection force of 5.56 is also significantly larger, so the brass ejection mechanism was also reworked to compensate for this. | Whereas the Type 95 is chambered for the Chinese-developed 5.8x42mm caliber round, the Type 97 was developed for export into nations that prefer using the 5.56x45mm NATO standard cartridge. As a result, the Type 97 had several distinctive adjustments made to cope with the firing of 5.56x45mm NATO. 5.56mm NATO has a higher average chamber pressure than 5.8mm, so adjustments were made to the gas cylinder diameter, volume, and position to ensure reliable cycling of the action. The ejection force of 5.56 is also significantly larger, so the brass ejection mechanism was also reworked to compensate for this. | ||
| − | Other minor changes include a redesigned muzzle and an adjusted magazine well to accept STANAG magazines. Later production variants of the Type 97 feature a three round burst fire mode similar to the one on the Type 95. Additional Picatinny rail placements can be found on the weapon to fit combat accessories and further improve the weapon's commercial appeal | + | Other minor changes include a redesigned muzzle and an adjusted magazine well to accept STANAG magazines. Later production variants of the Type 97 feature a three round burst fire mode similar to the one on the Type 95. Additional Picatinny rail placements can be found on the weapon to fit combat accessories and further improve the weapon's commercial appeal.<ref name = "qbz97 wiki">[[wikipedia:QBZ-95#QBZ-97 .285.56 mm Assault Rifle.29|Wikipedia entry on Type 97]]</ref> |
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| − | In-game, Type 97 is using the | + | In-game, Type 97 is using the QBZ-97 FTU (Flat Top Upper) model. This modification was introduced after receiving complaints that the carrying handle made it difficult to mount foreign optics. The FTU modification removed the top carrying handle completely, changed the top receiver charging handle to a horizontal non-reciprocating handle, and also added a long Picatinny rail placement on top for better optic/accessory compatibility. |
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