The HD66 is a Chinese pistol accessory which allows an operator to fire at targets around a corner without being exposed to return fire.
History The HD66 was first introduced in May 2009 at the 4th China Police Expo held in Beijing. It is co-developed by Chongqing Changfeng Machinery Co Ltd and Shanghai Sea Shield Technologies Company.
According to Qing Shanseng, chief designer of the HD-66 and CF-06, both systems are indigenous and were not done based on the CornerShot.
Design
The HD66 weapon system is comparable to the better known CornerShot system.
Components QSZ-92 pistol Fire module Double safety part CCD module Video processing module Ocular displaying module Illuminating module Weapon correction system Radio signal transmitting/receiving module Supply power
Specifications Caliber 9 mm Speed 350 m/s Effective range 50 m Weight 4.8 kg Length 800mm Width 70mm Height 110mmBattery Life2 hours
Comparison vs Cornershot HD 66 has an improved pistol mounting method than Cornershot’s 2 pressing plates to provide a higher shooting accuracy. HD 66 has a better man-machine interface Software weapon correction to replace mechanical aim point adjustment. The signal transmitting/receiving system can help to organize coordinated attack to provide a greater firepower. Ocular displaying scope conceal the shooter better than Cornershot’s LCD
Similar weapons
CF06 Developed and unveiled alongside the HD-66.
CS/LW9 Developed by the China Ordnance Industry Research Institute in 2005 in an attempt to do a similar system to the Israeli-made Cornershot.
The CS/LW9 has a handle at the bottom that can be used to turn the LW9 to the left or right. Aside from the QSZ-92, the LW9 may also be fitted with the Norinco NP22/34, Chinese-produced SIG Sauer P226 and P228 pistols.
Users
Law enforcement in China Beijing SWAT Shanghai Police
See also
POF Eye CornerShot
References