Type 67 machine gun
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The Type 67 is a general-purpose machine gun, chambered in 7.62×54mmR formerly used by the People's Liberation Army.[3]
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Type 67 | |
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Type | General-purpose machine gun |
Place of origin | People's Republic of China |
Service history | |
In service | 1967–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Vietnam War Lebanese Civil War War in Afghanistan Syrian Civil War[1] Yemeni Civil War[2][1] |
Production history | |
Designer | Dr. Duo Ying Jian |
Designed | 1959 |
Manufacturer | China North Industries Corporation |
Produced | 1967– |
Variants | Type 67-1, Type 67-2 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 11 kg (24.25 lb) |
Length | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
Barrel length | 605 mm (23.8 in) |
Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
Action | Gas-operated, tilting breechblock |
Rate of fire | 650–700 rounds/min |
Effective firing range | 800–1000 m |
Feed system | 100/250-round belt |
Sights | Rear leaf sight, forward post |
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