T112 assault rifle
{{Short description|Taiwanese AR-15–style rifle}}
{{Infobox weapon
| name = T112
| image = XT-112.png
| image_size = 300
| caption = T112 assault rifle, photographed at the 2023 Taipei International Aerospace and Defense Industry Exhibition
| origin = Taiwan
| type = Assault rifle
| is_ranged = Yes
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| used_by = See users
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| design_date = 2020
| manufacturer = 205th Arsenal
| production_date = 2024–present
| unit_cost =
| number = 25,000+
| variants =
| weight = 3.5 kg
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| cartridge = 5.56×45mm NATO
| action = Gas-operated, rotating bolt
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| range = 600m
| feed = STANAG magazine
| sights = windage and elevation adjustments
Picatinny rail can be used for mounting various optical sights
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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.
Design
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.{{cite web |last1=Nakhiengchanh |first1=Michael |title=Taiwan Army to purchase first batch of T112 rifles |url=https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5137539 |website=taiwannews.com.tw |publisher=Taiwan News |access-date=7 April 2024}}
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.
Chambered in 5.56 NATO it is rated effective out to 600m. The rifle weights 3.5 kg. In testing the T112 reportedly had a bullet spread of 9.8 centimeters at 100 meters.{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=James |last2=Yu |first2=Matt |title=Defense ministry details enhancements to T112 assault rifle |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202410090012 |website=focustaiwan.tw |publisher=Focus Taiwan |access-date=12 October 2024}}
The unlike the T91 Assault Rifle, the T112 has a much more pronounced brass deflector whilst lacking a forward assist much like its predecessor.
History
The T112 debuted at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in 2023 at the 205th Arsenal's booth.{{cite web |last1=Kajal |first1=Kapil |title=TADTE 2023: Taiwan develops new rifle to replace T91 rifles |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/tadte-2023-taiwan-develops-new-rifle-to-replace-t91-rifles |website=janes.com |publisher=Janes |access-date=7 April 2024}}{{Dead link|date=May 2025}}{{cite web |title=Taiwan's military likely to get upgraded rifle model: Bureau |url=https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202309150014 |website=focustaiwan.tw |publisher=Focus Taiwan |access-date=7 April 2024}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Kajal |first1=Kapil |title=Taiwan set to produce new vehicles, assault rifles |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/taiwan-set-to-produce-new-vehicles-assault-rifles |website=janes.com |publisher=Janes |access-date=7 April 2024}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Che-yu |first1=Wu |last2=Chin |first2=Jonathan |title=Military's new rifle has started mass production |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/08/2003816112 |website=taipeitimes.com |publisher=Taipei Times |access-date=7 April 2024}}
Users
- {{flagcountry|Taiwan}}
See also
References
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External links
{{commonscat|T112 rifle}}
{{Military of the Republic of China}}
{{ArmaLite AR-10 derivatives}}
Category:5.56×45mm NATO assault rifles
Category:Short stroke piston firearms
Category:Assault rifles of Taiwan