In 1997, with the official debut of our army's troops stationed in Hong Kong, the Type 95 automatic rifle, an advanced Chinese self-made **, was also made public for the first time. To this day, the Type 95 automatic rifle has been widely distributed to all units of our army, including pilots.
Recent public reports indicate that the aviation pilots of our army have been updated from the previous Type 11 self-defense pistol to a more modern 95 short-run rifle. For some, it may seem somewhat illogical for pilots to be equipped with guns. However, the main purpose for which pilots carried guns was not for combat, but as a tool of self-defense.
Considering the risk of even the most advanced aircraft being shot down, it is difficult to guarantee the safety of pilots on the ground once they have to parachute to survive. Although international conventions stipulate that pilots should not be shot at will, the chaotic state of the battlefield in actual combat makes this rule difficult to strictly enforce.
In a tense and chaotic battlefield environment, it is extremely difficult to distinguish pilots from other branches of the military, and once emotional, it is difficult to ensure the safety of even the enemy's senior officers, let alone pilots.
In addition, pilots may not only face enemy threats after an emergency parachute jump, but also wild animals can become a major threat to their survival if they land in dangerous areas such as virgin forests. Therefore, it is essential for pilots to have a reliable piece of self-defense**.
The situation is similar for astronauts, for self-defense, before a space mission, they are usually equipped with a small *** Although these measures cannot directly change the situation in battle, they play an indispensable role in personal self-preservation, ensuring that in the most adverse situation, there is still a glimmer of life.
During the Soviet manned space mission in the last century, there was an emergency incident in which the return capsule deviated from its intended orbit due to a malfunction of the landing system and finally fell into the primeval forest. Luckily, both pilots were equipped with pistols before the mission, a measure that ultimately helped them protect themselves from possible wildlife attacks in the wild.
Therefore, for both pilots and astronauts, it is especially important to have a gun in some cases. In reality, pilots face more diverse potential threats, so pilots in many countries are equipped with rifles in addition to pistols to enhance their firepower.
In the past, the Type 11 self-defense pistols that our pilots were armed with were an example. This pistol, although excellent in performance, used 5.The 8mm bullet has a strong armor-piercing ability, but its only 7 spare rounds are obviously not enough for self-defense in extreme situations, making the more powerful rifle an alternative.
Therefore, a rifle that is miniaturized, easy to carry and does not affect flight operations has become an urgent need for pilots. Pilots in the Soviet era favored the AKS-74U short assault rifle, which became an ideal choice for pilots for self-defense due to its compact size, small recoil and long effective range.
Although the QCQ-171 gun type independently developed by China has its application on some occasions, it has not become a standard equipment widely used by our air force. The main reason is that the 9 mm bullet used in this gun is relatively weak in terms of penetration, and its effective lethality is limited when facing enemies wearing body armor. Similarly, when dealing with large targets such as wildlife, its performance is not up to par.
In contrast, 95 brevs are known for their use of 58 mm bullets, which became the preferred choice for pilots of our army**. This cartridge design cleverly combines 556 mm penetration with 7The lethality of the 62 mm bullet made the 95 short protrusion have an extremely obvious lethal effect on the enemy at close range. Although the 95 short protrusion has a limited range and is not suitable for long-range combat, it does not pose a problem for pilots whose main purpose is self-defense.
The Type 95 automatic rifle, as the first generation of small mouth *** developed in China in the early 90s, with its buttless design and swing locking mechanism, not only improves applicability and comfort, but also provides flexible switching between single and burst shots. Its usable 30-round magazine and 75-round drum greatly enhance the firepower and tactical flexibility of the troops compared to the previous ** system. The Type 95 automatic rifle and its derivatives, such as the Type 95B, sniper and light machine gun versions, are constantly being improved, demonstrating China's progress and innovation in the field of modern military equipment.
However, the Type 95 automatic rifle and the 5 used .8mm ammunition also faces some challenges, such as the accumulation of gunpowder slag after continuous firing, which can lead to clean-up and maintenance difficulties, as well as noise and muzzle flame problems that have not been effectively addressed.
Despite these minor problems, the Type 95 automatic rifle, as a representative of China's domestic **, has already won recognition in the international market. With continuous technological improvements, these issues are expected to be resolved, further consolidating its position as the best innovation achievement in China.