Summary
The QJG-02, known by its export version as the CS/LM2, is a Chinese anti-aircraft heavy machine gun manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. An updated variant the QJG-02G, also known as the Type CS/LM2A, was later also released.
| QJG 02 | |
|---|---|
 Iranian copy of the CS/LM2 at bottom right | |
| 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 | 2,000 m (6,600 ft) |
| Feed system | 50-round Belt |
Design and development edit
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 adopted 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 edit
- QJG-02: original variant.
- QJG-02G: improved variant. The new variant features a different tripod that fitted with small wheels, allowing the QJG-02G to be towed by a light utility vehicle.
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