Chinese QCW-05 Suppressed Submachine Gun

The Type QCW-05 suppressed submachine gun is manufactured and developed by the People’s Liberation Army 208 Research Institute and Jianshe Industries (Group) Corporation of Chongqing under the China South Industries Group for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the People’s Liberation Army Special Operations Forces and the People’s Armed Police. This weapon is designed for the 5.8 X 21 mm DCV05[1] sub-sonic round that is also used by the QSW-06 Silenced Pistol.

In this video, you will be surprised about the “Silence” of QCW-05 submachine gun, which compares with Type 95 assault rifle. According to Chinese “Small Arms” magazine, when using 5.8 X 21 mm DV05 subsonic rounds, the peak sound pressure level on 2 meters away the muzzle is 116 db, 11 db lower than Type 85 suppressed submachine gun.