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Small armsLate 1990s
Light machine gun
QJY-88 is a light machine gun originating in People's Republic of China. It was built by China North Industries Corporation. Reported operators include China.
People's Republic of ChinaTechnical data
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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| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.151 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.151 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.151 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Light machine gun
People's Republic of China
Late 1990s
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China North Industries Corporation
1989
China North Industries Corporation
Light mode/Heavy mode
Light mode:7.6 kg (17 lb), Heavy mode:11.8 kg (26 lb)
Light mode:1,151 mm (45.3 in), Heavy mode:1,321 mm (52.0 in)
600 mm (24 in)
2: gunner and ammunition feeder
5.8×42mm DBP87 "Heavy rounds"
gas-operated
650–700 rounds/min, 300 rounds/min (sustained fire)
895 m/s (2,940 ft/s)
800–1,000 m (2,600–3,300 ft)
Belt, 100 & 200 round cartridge case
Iron sight
China
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
QJY-88 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.