Not sure if anyone has asked this before but does anyone know how the PLA gets their names from their firearms? I have figured out a few but have some I can't quite figure out. I know how their numbering system in their model name works QBZ-191 for example is year 2019, type 1. QBZ-95-2 is year 1995, type 2.
But if anyone can help fill out the remaining acronyms or add ones that I missed will be helpful.
QBZ = Qing wuqi Buqiang Zhidong (light weapon, rifle, Automatic)
QJB = Qing wuqi Jiqiang Banyong (Light weapon, machine gun, squad use)
QJY = Y? Yibanyong? (general purpose)
QJZ = Z? Zhongxing? (heavy type)
QSZ = Qing wuqi Shouqiang Zhidong (light weapon, handgun, Automatic)
QBU = Qing wuqi Buqiang JUji (light weapon, rifle, sniper)
CS/LR = CS? LR maybe = long range? Since its the export designation maybe it uses English acronyms?
QLU = Qing wuqi Liudan JUji (light weapon, grenade, sniper)
QLZ = Qing wuqi Liudan Zhidong (light weapon, grenade, automatic)
QLG = Qing wuqi Liudan XiaGua (light weapon, grenade, under slung/mounted)
QJC = Qing wuqi Jiqiang Cheyong (Light weapon, machine gun, vehicle use)
QCQ = Qing wuqi Chong Feng Qiang????
A lot of these are my guesses. Who knows if I am right.