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Light machine gun
QJB-201 is a light machine gun originating in China. It was built by Norinco. Reported operators include People's Liberation Army.
AI-generated illustration · Not a photograph — Representative exterior of QJB-201; geometry is illustrative. Not evidence for specifications.
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Light machine gun
China
People's Liberation Army
Norinco
4.4 kg (9.7 lb) (empty)
900 mm (35.4 in) (stock unfolded)
505 mm (19.9 in) (QJB-201)
5.8×42mm DBP-191
Gas-operated short-stroke piston , rotating bolt, open bolt
700-800 rounds/min
930–960 m/s (3,051–3,150 ft/s)
600–800 m (2,000–2,600 ft; 660–870 yd)
30-round detachable box magazine 75-round detachable QJB-95 drum magazine 100- or 150-round belt magazine in container with disintegrating links
QMK-204 (3x)
China
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.9 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
QJB-201 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.