QJY-88 (Type 88) Chinese 5.8mm Light Machine Gun
QJY-88
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Basic Information
Name
QJY-88 (Type 88) Chinese 5.8mm Light Machine Gun
Designation
QJY-88
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
China North Industries Corporation
Date of Introduction
1999
Description
The QJY-88 is a machine gun, that is widely used by China's army. This weapon is also commonly referred to as Type 88. It was designed in the 1980s to replace the obsolete Type 67. Number "88" in the designation indicates the year when this weapon was developed.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
5.8mm Light Machine Gun
Range
0.8 km
System
1 x QJY-88 5.8mm Light Machine Gun
Name
QJY-88
Type
Light Machine Gun
Caliber
5.8 mm
Manufacturer
China North Industries Corporation
Length
1,151 mm
Barrel Length
600 mm
Weight
7.6 kg
Action
gas-operated
Rate of Fire
650–700 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
895 m/s
Effective Firing Range
800–1000 m
Feed System
Belt, 100 & 200 round cartridge case
Sights
Iron sight
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.8 mm
Cartridge
5.8×42mm DBP88 "Heavy rounds"
Basic Load
2,000 Rounds
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
Q
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.15 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
7.6 kg
Operators (1)
China
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