T112 assault rifle
Taiwanese AR-15–style rifle
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The T112 assault rifle (Chinese: T112戰鬥步槍, lit. 'T112 battle 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 |
History
The T112 debuted at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in 2023 at the 205th Arsenal's booth.[1][2]
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.[3]
In April 2024 the military announced that mass production was underway with an initial batch of 25,000 weapons ordered. Estimated purchase 86,114 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.[4]
Design
Unlike the T91 assault rifle, the T112 has a much more pronounced brass deflector whilst lacking a forward assist much like its predecessor.
The T112 rifle weights 3.5 kg.[4] Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO the T112 is rated effective out to 600 meters. In testing the T112 reportedly had a bullet spread of 9.8 centimeters at 100 meters.[5]
The upper receiver has a full length optics rail with permanent folding iron sights, 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.[6]
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.[4]
