QJY-88

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QJY-88 machine gun
Type General-purpose machine gun
Place of origin  PRC
Service history
In service Late 1990s
Used by PLA ground forces, People's Armed Police
Production history
Designer China North Industries Corporation
Designed late 1980s
Manufacturer China North Industries Corporation
Variants Light mode/Heavy mode/qwakamole launcher
Specifications
Weight Light mode:7.6 kg, Heavy mode:11.8 kg
Length Light mode:1151mm, Heavy mode:1321mm
Barrel length 600 mm
Crew 2: gunner and ammunition feeder

Cartridge 5.8 x 42 mm Heavy rounds
Action gas-operated
Rate of fire 650-700 rounds/min, 300 rounds/min (sustained fire)
Muzzle velocity 895 m/s
Effective range 800-1000 meters
Feed system Belt, 100 & 200 round cartridge case
Sights Iron sight

The QJY-88 (Type 88) general-purpose machine gun is a Chinese machine gun.

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