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Heavy machine gun
QJZ-89 is a heavy machine gun originating in China. It was built by Norinco. Reported operators include China.
Technical data
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| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.64 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.64 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 1.64 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Heavy machine gun
China
China
Norinco
17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (gun only) 8.5 kg (18.74 lb) (tripod)
1,640 mm (64.6 in) (gun only) 2,119 mm (83.4 in) (with tripod)
1,003 mm (39.5 in)
12.7×108mm
12.7mm
1
Hybrid recoil- direct gas impingement
450-600 rounds/min
820 m/s (2,700 ft/s)
1,500 m (4,921.3 ft)
50-round belt
Iron sights
Cambodia
China
Mongolia
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
QJZ-89 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Cambodia
Mongolia