Type 74 Chinese Flamethrower

Type 74

Flamethrower

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Basic Information

Name

Type 74 Chinese Flamethrower

Designation

Type 74

Alternate Designation

Type 74

Equipment Type

Flamethrower

Manufacturer

NORINCO

Date of Introduction

1972

Description

The Type 74 Chinese Flamethrower is man portable flamethrower of Chinese origin. The design is very similar to the Soviet LPO-50. The Type 74 was developed to increase effectiveness while reducing the weight at the same time.

System

Alternate Designation Type 74

Type Flamethrower

Caliber 14.5 mm

Manufacturer NORINCO

Recoil Force 65 kg

Ignition 2x incendiary cartridge near muzzle

Trigger Type Electrical trigger

Power Source Replaceable battery in flame gun

Reloading Time 4 to 6 minutes

Firing Range 45 meter direct fire range

Expulsion Time 2 to 3 seconds per cylinder

Dimensions

Length 0.85 m

Weight 20 kg complete system with full tanks

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline with thickening powder

Caliber 14.5 mm

Cylinder Capacity 4 liters per cylinder

Number of Cylinders 3 ea

Image Sources

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Details

Country of Origin China

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

0.85 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

20 kg

Operators (2)

China

Ukraine

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