Type 85 - Chinese heavy machine gun . Further development of Type 77 . It is currently in service as an anti-aircraft machine gun and infantry support weapons. Structurally repeats the predecessor. The differences are in the muzzle brake, reduced weight, horizontal handles (in Type 77 - vertical), trigger mechanism and weapon cocking mechanism. Export version under the cartridge .50 BMG - W95 . [five]
| Type 85 | |
|---|---|
 March 23rd rebel with Type 85 in Bunagan , Congo . | |
| Type of | easel machine gun |
| A country |  China |
| Service History | |
| Wars and conflicts | Conflict in Kivu (2012-2013) [1] [2] Somalia Civil War [3] [4] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Years of production | 1985 -? |
| Specifications | |
| Weight kg | 24 (body) + 17.5 (machine) |
| Length mm | 2150 |
| Barrel length mm | 1000 |
| Cartridge | 12.7 × 108 mm 12.7 × 99 mm (W95) |
| Work principles | The removal of powder gases , locking sliding combat stops |
| starting speed bullets , m / s | 650-700 |
| Type of ammunition | 60 round bulk tape |
Description
It uses the same system with a piston-free exhaust system. The tape feed system is also identical to Type 77, as well as the barrel change mechanism.
The main difference between the Type 85 and its predecessor is the location of the trigger and the platoon of the system on the model of the Czechoslovak ZB-53 . The launch module is a separate unit, which is located at the bottom of the receiver. To cock the shutter, you need to release the lock of the trigger, then press the shutter using the horizontal handles that attach to the device. After the trigger is brought to the front, it is whispered by the bolt.
The body weight of the machine gun is 24 kg. The machine weighs 17.5 kg. The total length of 2150 mm, barrel length of 1000 mm.
Type 85 is equipped with an open sight and has mount for optical , thermal imaging , night , and other sights. Used on a machine or turret. It is supplied with tubular shoulder emphasis. [6]
See also
- Machine gun list
Notes
- ↑ TOPTENTHAILAND.COM - 10 Insanely Violent Rebel Groups Active Right Now
- ↑ Africa's deadliest war enters new phase in Congo
- ↑ http://www.jamestown.org/single/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews [tt_news] = 41705
- ↑ Al Shabaab oo Dagaalyahanadeeda Kudhaa kala baxday - SomaliTown :: News from Somalis across world towns | SomaliTown :: News from Somalis across world towns
- ↑ World's Modern Small Arms - Type 85 12.7mm
- ↑ Indigenous Machine Guns of China: Part Two - Heavy Machine Guns