QJZ-89
QJZ-89 | |
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Type | Heavy machine gun |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
Used by | China |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Norinco |
Specifications | |
Weight |
17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (gun only) 8.5 kg (18.74 lb) (tripod) |
Length | 2,119 mm (83.4 in) |
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Cartridge | 12.7×108mm |
Action | gas/recoil |
Rate of fire | 450-600 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,788 ft/s) |
Feed system | belt |
Sights | Iron/Optical |
The QJZ-89, also known as the Type 89 heavy machine gun is a heavy machine gun designed in the People's Republic of China. It is a derivative of the earlier Type 85 machine gun and fires the Soviet-designed 12.7×108mm .50 calibre ammunition.
Overview
The Type 89 is a hybrid gas/recoil-operated, belt-fed, fully automatic weapon chambered for and fires the 12.7×108mm round. The Type 89 uses gas direct-impingement to unlock the gun while using a short recoil mechanism to cycle it.
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