QJB-201 Chinese 5.8mm Light Machine Gun
QJB-201
Light Machine Gun
Other
Basic Information
Name
QJB-201 Chinese 5.8mm Light Machine Gun
Designation
QJB-201
Alternate Designation
QJB-201
Equipment Type
Light Machine Gun
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2021
Description
The QJB-201 Chinese 5.8mm Light Machine Gun is a relatively new squad automatic weapon, designed and manufactured by Chinese factories for the PLA. The QJB designation stands for Qingwuqi Jiqiang Banyong – light weapon, machine gun, squad.
Variants
QJS-161
The QJS-161 light machine gun is a shorter and somewhat lighter version, intended for use by the Airborne and Special Forces units.
QJY-201
The QJY-201 which is a general purpose machine gun that chambers a 7.62x51mm round. The QJY-201 also utilizes a unique gas piston system that is not seen on the other variants.
System
Alternate Designation
QJB-201
Type
Light Machine Gun
Caliber
5.8 mm
Manufacturer
Norinco
Action
Gas-operated
Rate of Fire
700-800 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity
INA
Effective Firing Range
600+ M
Dimensions
Length
900 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Weight, Empty
less than 5 kg
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.8 mm
Cartridge
5.8x42mm
Basic Load
belt, 100 or 150 rounds, or box magazine, 30 rounds
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
Q
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.9 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
5 kg
Operators (1)
China
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