QJG-02
The QJG-02, also known as the Type 02 anti-aircraft gun, is a Chinese heavy machine gun designed and manufactured by Norinco for People's Liberation Army. The weapon is intended to replace obsolete Type 58 the heavy machine gun in service since 1958.
| QJG 02 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin | China |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Produced | 2002 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 75 kg (165 lb) (QJG 02) 110 kg (240 lb) (QJG 02G with wheeled mount) on AA mount / tripod |
| Length | 2,390 mm (94 in) |
| Barrel length | 1,350 mm (53 in) |
| Cartridge | 14.5×114 mm |
| Calibre | 14.5 mm (0.57 in) |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 995 m/s (3,260 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 2000m |
| Feed system | 50-round Belt |
Design and development
Type 02 heavy machine gun is China's replacement for Type 58, a direct copy of Soviet KPV heavy machine gun. Type 02 features an indigenous design, which is similar to Chinese W85 heavy machine gun.[1] In 1990s, China began to develop new lightweight anti-aircraft gun, and the design was finalized in 2002. In 2004, China adopt the Type 02.[2]
The weapon uses 14.5×114mm ammunition, and can be mounted on tripods and vehicles. The whole system, including its low-profile, single-gun mountings, weights 75 kilograms (165 lb). The rate of fire is 600 rounds per minute.[3]
Variants
- QJG-02: original variant.
- QJG-02G: improved variant. The new variant features a different tripod that fitted with small wheels, allowing the QJG02G to be towed by a light utility vehicle.
See also
References
- "Type 02 / QJG 02 HMG". Modern Firearms. 27 October 2010.
- "QJG02". Weapon System.
- "Replacement of the famous Soviet machine gun KPV created in China". vpk. 29 December 2020.