The T112 assault rifle is a Taiwanese AR-15–style rifle produced by the 205th Armory. It is intended to replace the T91 assault rifle.
| T112 | |
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 T112 assault rifle, photographed at the 2023 Taipei International Aerospace and Defense Industry Exhibition | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2020 |
| Manufacturer | 205th Arsenal |
| Produced | 2024–present |
| No. built | 25,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.5 kg |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Effective firing range | 600m |
| Feed system | STANAG magazine |
| Sights | windage and elevation adjustments Picatinny rail can be used for mounting various optical sights |
Design
editThe upper receiver has a full length optics rail, the handguard has M-LOK slots. The barrel has polygonal rifling and a new model of flash hider. Barrel life is improved from the 6,000 rounds of the T91 to 10,000 rounds. A universal bayonet mount is integrated into the upper.[1]
The lower receiver is ambidextrous allowing easier use by left handed shooters. It has four selector positions: safe, single, two shot burst, and full automatic.[2]
Chambered in 5.56 NATO it is rated effective out to 600m. The rifle weights 3.5 kg.[2] In testing the T112 reportedly had a bullet spread of 9.8 centimeters at 100 meters.[3]
History
editThe T112 debuted at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in 2023 at the 205th Arsenal's booth.[4][5]
Initial combat readiness tests were completed in November 2023. It is intended to replace the T91 assault rifle as the primary small arm of the Taiwanese armed forces.[6]
In April 2024 the military announced that mass production was underway with an initial batch of 25,000 weapons ordered. The rifle was ordered alongside a series of supporting accessories including a close combat red dot sight, 1-4x magnified optic, laser illuminator, and flashlight.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nakhiengchanh, Michael. "Taiwan Army to purchase first batch of T112 rifles". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Che-yu, Wu; Chin, Jonathan. "Military's new rifle has started mass production". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Thompson, James; Yu, Matt. "Defense ministry details enhancements to T112 assault rifle". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Kajal, Kapil. "TADTE 2023: Taiwan develops new rifle to replace T91 rifles". janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Taiwan's military likely to get upgraded rifle model: Bureau". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Kajal, Kapil. "Taiwan set to produce new vehicles, assault rifles". janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 7 April 2024.