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W85 heavy machine gun

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Type
  
Heavy machine gun

Manufacturer
  
Norinco

Place of origin
  
China

Cartridge
  
12.7×108 mm

W85 heavy machine gun

Used by
  
China, Cambodia, Syria,

Weight
  
18.5 kg (40.79 lb) (gun only) 17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (tripod)

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.

Overview

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

References

W85 heavy machine gun Wikipedia


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