The experimental prototype of the VBR-Belgium 4.6 PDW/CQBW

 Origin. 

The original design of the VBR-Belgium PDW/CQBW dates form a few years ago. At that time an answer was seek to withstand in combat against an entry of a hostile assault team. Therefore a new Close Quarter Battle Weapon (CQBW) was  developed in a special VBR 6 mm CQBW caliber. Although this special VBR 6 mm CQBW caliber had special identities ideal for this weapon, it is very difficult and expensive to bring a new caliber on the market. The VBR-CQBW could also be used in an experimental 5.7x28 mm Short caliber. However the only caliber which is on an industrial scale on the market with identities very close to these of the original VBR 6 mm CQBW is the current 4.6x30mm caliber.

VBR-Belgium PDW/CQBW

Denomination weapon : VBR-Belgium PDW-CQBW (VBR-PDW/CQBW)

 

Calibers: Experimental VBR 6 mm CQBW

              Experimental 5.7x28 mm Short

              Standard 4.6x30 mm

 

Overall length of the CQBW : 267 mm

Height of the CQBW: 145 mm

Barrel length : 160 mm

Sights : 3-dot open sight.

Upper Picatinny rail for standard aiming devices.

Under Picatinny rail for gun-light / laser or extra handgrip on the front.

 

PDW configuration.

The PDW configuration is obtained with an removable retractable butstock.

CQBW (Close Quarter Battle Weapon)

 

The 4.6 B2F bullets are patented by VBR-Belgium!

The development of the different types of cartridges in the new 7.92x24 mm caliber change the identities of these type of weapons. The use of a shorter 7.92 PDW round reduces the length of the weapon substantial! Much more compact weapons are possible in the 7.92x24 mm caliber.