QJZ-89
| QJZ-89 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin |  China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | China |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (gun only) 8.5 kg (18.74 lb) (tripod) |
| Length | 2,119 mm (83.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 12.7×108mm |
| Action | gas/recoil |
| Rate of fire | 450-600 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,788 ft/s) |
| Feed system | belt |
| Sights | Iron/Optical |
The QJZ-89, also known as the Type 89 heavy machine gun is a heavy machine gun designed in the People's Republic of China. It is a derivative of the earlier Type 85 machine gun and fires the Soviet-designed 12.7×108mm .50 calibre ammunition.
Overview
The Type 89 is a hybrid gas/recoil-operated, belt-fed, fully automatic weapon chambered for and fires the 12.7×108mm round. The Type 89 uses gas direct-impingement to unlock the gun while using a short recoil mechanism to cycle it.