The history of the W-85 type

The W-85 heavy machine gun or QJC-88 heavy machine gun is a pneumatic heavy machine gun developed by the People's Republic of China. It fires a Soviet-designed 12.7?108 mm cartridge.

The W-85 was never in service with the PLA in its original configuration, and was only used as a vehicle-mounted machine gun like the QJC-88.

Another Type 85 heavy machine gun of the same name was adopted as the PLA's standard infantry heavy machine gun.

W-85 Specification

Basics

Year of Operation

1985

Origins

China

Categories

Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)

Manufacturer

China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) China

Carrier

China

Roles

Fire Support

Ability to suppress enemy elements at a distance using direct or indirect fire.

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

1,995 mm

78. 54 inches

Cured weight

40.79 lbs

18.50 kg

Attractions

Iron; optional optics

Action

Gas powered; open latch; belt feeder; fully automatic

Automatic

Bullets are automatically ejected from the breech, new bullets are removed from the chuck and inserted into the chamber, and the bullets will fire continuously as long as the trigger is pulled and ammunition is supplied.

Gas Power

proposes a pneumatic system that typically consists of a cylinder and a rear drive piston that directs power to the bolt assembly.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

12.7x108mm

Circle/Feed

100, 200 or 250 belts

Performance

Rate of fire

575

Number of revolutions

Mile speed

2,788 ft/s

(850m/s)

Variants

Model W-85 - Base Series Name

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