Type W-85

Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)

China | 1985

"The Chinese-originated Type W-85 Heavy Machine Gun is in the same class of weapons as the Soviet DShK and American Browning M2 machine gun families."

Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 11/16/2016 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Type W-85. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

575
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

2,788 ft/sec
850 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Physical
The physical qualities of the Type W-85. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

1,995 mm
78.54 in
O/A Length

40.79 lb
18.50 kg
Weight

Gas-Operated; open-Bolt; Belt-Fed; Full-Automatic
Action

12.7x108mm
Caliber(s)

100-, 200- or 250-round belt
Feed

Iron; Optional Optics
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Type W-85 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) family line.

Type W-85 - Base Series Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the Type W-85. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): China NORth INdustries COrporation (NORINCO) - China

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Going Further...
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