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T75 light machine gun

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T75 Squad Machine Gun
TypeLight machine gun
Place of originTaiwan
Service history
In service1992–present
Used byTaiwan
Production history
Designer205th Armory
Designed1983-1985
Manufacturer205th Armory
Produced1987-
Specifications
Mass7.5 kg
Length1110 mm

Cartridge5.56×45 mm NATO
Caliber5.56 mm (.223 in)
Actiongas-operated
Rate of fire600-900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity900–950 m/s
Effective firing range800 m
Feed system

The T75 Light machine gun (Chinese: T75班用機槍) is produced by the 205th Armory, Ministry of Defense, Republic of China (Taiwan). The T75 is based on the proven Belgian-made FN Minimi LMG incorporating features from the T57 and T74 machine-guns with more modern features. The T75 is slightly heavier but shorter than the Minimi.