W85 heavy machine gun

W85
Type Heavy machine gun
Place of origin  China
Service history
Used by China, Cambodia, Syria,
Production history
Manufacturer Norinco
Specifications
Weight 18.5 kg (40.79 lb) (gun only)
17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (tripod)

Cartridge 12.7×108 mm
Action gas
Rate of fire 550-600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 850 m/s (2,788 ft/s)
Feed system belt
Sights Iron/Optical

The W-85 heavy machine gun is a heavy machine gun designed in the People's Republic of China. It fires the Soviet-designed 12.7×108 mm ammunition.[1]

Overview

The W85 chambers and fires the 12.7×108 mm round. It is a gas-operated, belt-fed, fully automatic weapon.

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