T91 (Type 91) Assault Rifle / Carbine (2003)
The T91 Assault Rifle has been adopted by the Taiwanese Army to replace the outgoing T65 series.
Externally, the T91 follows the same M16-inspired design that was forged in the original T65. The receiver retains the same general appearance, incorporating the integral pistol grip, trigger unit and magazine hold as well as the T-style charging handle along the upper receiver rear. One of the key differences in the T91 is the installation of a six-position adjustable telescoping stock. There is also greater support for tactical gear which can make use of the included rails along the forend. The barrel is shorter than in the original T65 for a more compact profile (the collapsible buttstock aids in an even smaller profile). Like the T86 before it, the T91 makes use of a four-position selector switch for safety, single-shot, burst and full-automatic fire modes. The included iron sights are adjustable and optics supported along the upper receiver (in place of the standard-issue carrying handle). The T91 is fed from a standard 30-round curved box magazine and supports various STANAG types as well. There is noted support for an underslung single-shot 40mm grenade launcher.
The T91 is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge and fires from a gas-operated rotating bolt function. Rate of fire is higher than in preceding designs, spanning 800 to 850 rounds per minute. Overall weight is 3.17 kilograms unloaded with a running length of 880mm. This length is reduced to 800mm with the stock collapsed completely. The barrel measures in at 406mm. Muzzle velocity is 975 meters per second with an effective range out to 600 meters in ideal conditions. Maximum range is accordingly further.
As of this writing (2013), the T91 is designated as the formal replacement for all preceding Taiwanese service rifle marks. The weapon has also proven an export success with sales to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, India, Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The T91 is a solid alternative to operators wanting an M16-style NATO-friendly weapon over those competing global designs inspired by the Soviet AK-47. The T91 compares favorably to the M16A2 model. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
MilitaryFactory.com does NOT sell equipment/weaponry. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance or general operation. Please consult manufacturers for such information. Our disclaimer. Email corrections / Comments to MilitaryFactory at Gmail dot com.
Specifications for the
T91 (Type 91)
Assault Rifle / Carbine
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Manufacturer: 205th Armory of Combined Service Forces - Taiwan
Initial Year of Service: 2003
Overall Length: 880mm (34.65in)
Barrel Length: 406.00mm (15.98in)
Weight (Empty): 6.99lbs (3.17kg)
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt
Feed: 30-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 2,500ft/sec (762m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 825 rounds per minute
Range: 1,968ft (600m; 656yds)
Sights: Adjustable Iron; Optional Optics
Variants:
T91 - Base Series Designation
T91 Carbine - Carbine form with shortened gas cylinder, forend and barrel.
Operators: Bosnia and Herzegovina; Indonesia; India; Jordan; Kuwait; Taiwan; United Arab Emirates
BY YEAR:
• 1700 to 1799
• 1800 to 1899
• 1900 to 1909
• 1910 to 1919
• 1920 to 1929
• 1930 to 1939
• 1940 to 1949
• 1950 to 1959
• 1960 to 1969
• 1970 to 1979
• 1980 to 1989
• 1990 to 1999
• 2000 to 2009
• 2010 to 2019
• VIEW ALL
• Compare Guns
BY TYPE:
• Anti-Aircraft Weapons
• Anti-Material Rifles
• Anti-Tank Weapons
• Automatic Rifles
• Bolt-Action Rifles
• Carbine Guns
• Flamethrowers
• Flintlock Guns
• Grenade Launchers
• Hand Grenades
• Lever-Action Rifles
• Machine Guns
• Mortars
• Musket Guns
• Pistols / Handguns
• Recoilless Rifles
• Revolvers
• Rocket Launchers
• Shotguns
• Silenced Guns
• Sniper Rifles
• Special Weapon Systems
• Submachine Guns
• VIEW ALL
SPECIAL:
• 18th Century Warfare
• 3 Soldiers Statue
• Battle of Mogadishu
• Chainmail Armor
• Firearm Types Defined
• French Military Victories
• Medieval Crossbow
• Medieval Longbow
• Vietnam War Casualties
• Vietnam War Memorial
WORLD WAR 2:
• British Guns
• French Guns
• German Guns (ALL)
• German Rifles
• Italian Guns
• Japanese Guns
• Soviet Guns
• US Guns
• US Infantry Regiment-Level Guns
• Machine Guns
• Pistols
• Rifles
• Submachine Guns
• Sniper Rifles
• VIEW ALL
WORLD WAR 1:
• Pistols
• Rifles
• Machine Guns
• Mortars
• US Guns
• VIEW ALL
KOREAN WAR:
• Machine Guns
• VIEW ALL
VIETNAM WAR:
COLLECTIONS:
• Ancient Weapons
• British SAS Weapons
• Civil War Guns
• Colt Guns
• Glock Guns
• GROM Polish Special Forces
• Guns of Libya
• Guns of North Korea
• Guns of Syria
• Guns of WW1 & WW2
• Heckler & Koch Guns
• Kalashnikov Guns
• Modern Russian Guns
• Navy SEAL Weapons
• Spetsnaz Weapons
• Weapons of Desert Storm
• Wild West Guns
• Winchester Guns
HOLLYWOOD/GAMES:
©2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • Content ©2003-2013 MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • Site Contact Email: militaryfactory at gmail dot com. The "Military Factory" name and MilitaryFactory.com logo are registered ® trademarks and protected by all applicable domestic and international intellectual property laws.
Top MF Stuff: 2013 Military Pay Scale | Military Ranks | WW2 Weapons | Sniper Rifles | Kts to Mph | WW1 Aircraft | Automatic Rifles | Aircraft Cockpits | Vietnam War Weapons | Main Battle Tanks | Submachine Guns | Shotguns | French Military Victories
Most photographic images appearing on this site are courtesy of the United States Department of Defense and are approved for public use. Other images acquired through the public domain. Digital art work courtesy of Dan Alex. Business Consulting by Kyle Williams. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value and should not to be construed as usable for hardware restoration, maintenance or general operation. Please consult manufacturers for such information.
