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Developed during the early 1970s as a replacement for the Type 57 ([[M14]]) rifle in Taiwanese service, the Combined Service Forces '''T65''' is a hybrid design that melds the short stroke piston system of the [[Armalite AR-18]] with the aesthetics of the [[M16]]. | Developed during the early 1970s as a replacement for the Type 57 ([[M14]]) rifle in Taiwanese service, the Combined Service Forces '''T65''' is a hybrid design that melds the short stroke piston system of the [[Armalite AR-18]] with the aesthetics of the [[M16]]. | ||
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Revision as of 06:22, 5 July 2018
T65
Developed during the early 1970s as a replacement for the Type 57 (M14) rifle in Taiwanese service, the Combined Service Forces T65 is a hybrid design that melds the short stroke piston system of the Armalite AR-18 with the aesthetics of the M16.
The T65K1 is a slightly improved variant with the most visible difference being a redesigned handguard. It was not produced in large numbers as T65K2 was introduced soon after.
Specifications
(1976 - 1987)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Caliber: .223 Remington
- Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
- Length: 39 in (99 cm)
- Barrel length: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Feed System: 30 round box magazine (NOT STANAG)
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The T65 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Story | Taiwanese SWAT officer | 1993 |
T65K2
The T65K2 is an improved version of the T65 that was aimed at addressing concerns regarding the T65's design and reliability. Changes include the addition of a burst fire mode, a change in rifling to make the rifle compatible with the 5.56mm SS109 round, a redesigned handguard and flash-hider and the addition of a M16A2-style front post/rear peephole sight.
Specifications
(1987 - Present)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Weight: 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
- Length: 39 in (99 cm)
- Barrel length: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Feed System: STANAG Magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Burst-3/Full-Auto
The T65K2 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Story | Taiwanese SWAT officer | 1993 |
T91 Carbine
The T91 Carbine is the latest development of the T65 rifle series and is a shorter, lighter version of the T65K2 with a removable carrying handle so that optics can be attached. The T91 is currently the primary service rifle for front line units in the Taiwanese military.
Specifications
(2003 - Present)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
- Length: 31.5 in (80 cm) (stock collapsed), 34.6 in (88 cm) (stock extended)
- Barrel length: 16 in (40.6 cm)
- Feed System: STANAG Magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Burst-3/Full-Auto
The T91 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upotte!! | T | 2012 |