QJY88
88式通用机枪
Overview
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A Chinese QJY88 light machine gun in heavy form on tripod mount.
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88式通用机枪
Description
Introduction
The QJY88 is a modern machine gun of Chinese origin. It was developed in the late 1980's as a replacement for the old Type 67 machine guns in Chinese service. The QJY88 is an unconventional weapon in the sense that it is a heavy weapon that uses and intermediate power caliber. In practice it proved too heavy for infantry use, while lacking the firepower of a true medium machine gun.
Design
The QJY88 is a general purpose machine gun in a light machine gun caliber. It is much heavier than Western counterparts chambered for an intermediate caliber. The design is conventional in being gas operated and using a long stroke gas system. A plastic shoulder stock, pistol grip and handguard are fitted. A bipod and carrying handle are fitted as standard. Optics and a tripod mount are optional.
Firepower
The QJY88 fires the heavy load version of the 5.8x42mm Chinese round. The 200 rounds belts are fed from left to right and are usually carried in a box attached to the weapon. The cyclic rate of fire is 650 to 700 rpm. The quick change barrel system allows for sustained fire. The maximum range from the bipod is 500 to 600 meters and 800 to 1.000 meters when mounted on a tripod.
Users
The QJY88 is only used by the Chinese army. It is also in limited use with the People's Armed Police. The QJY88 is believed to be unpopular due to its weight and limited performance.
Variants
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A QJY88 in the infantry mode without tripod.
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Variants of the QJY88
The QJY88 is produced only in a single variant. The QJY88 is fitted with a foldable bipod for infantry use and can be fitted on a tripod or vehicle for use from fixed positions. Optical and night vision sights are optional.
Details
Media
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QJY88 on tripod with belt box attached and night sight fitted.
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Side view of QJY88 light machine gun.
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Side view of QJY88 in infantry role with 200 round belt box.
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Forward view of QJY88 with optical sight.
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Rear view of QJY88 with night sight.
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Related articles
Type 67
The QJY88 was developed to replace the Type 67 machine gun in Chinese service. This required the QJ88 to be usable on a tripod and man portable during an assault.
5.8x42mm Chinese
The QJY88 fires the heavy load variant of the 5.8x42mm Chinese intermediate cartridge.