Length 2,150 mm (84.6 in) | Place of origin China Produced 1977- | |
Weight 28 kg (61.73 lb) (gun only)28.3 kg (62.39 lb) (tripod) | ||
The Type 77 heavy machine gun is described as China’s first generation designed 12.7 mm heavy machine gun. The Type 85 is a “product improved” version. The weapon is both gas (three settings) and recoil operated. The ammunition belt is the standard DShK metal non-disintegrating link.
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