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Laser weapon
ZM-87 is a laser weapon originating in China.
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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| 28 Sept 2026 | 35 kg | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 35 kg | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
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Laser weapon
China
Roughly 22 of the devices were produced by the company Norinco before production ceased in 2000 as a result of the 1995 United Nations Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons ban.
Power output: 15 mW , 5 pulses per second, at two wavelengths.
Maximum range (blinding): 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) (5 km or 3.1 mi if a 7× magnifying optic is used)
Maximum range (blinding): 2 to 3 kilometres (1.2 to 1.9 mi) (5 km or 3.1 mi if a 7× magnifying optic is used)
Maximum range (temporary blinding): 10 km (6.2 mi)
Maximum range (temporary blinding): 10 km (6.2 mi)
Weight (without battery): 35 kilograms (77 lb)
Weight (without battery): 35 kilograms (77 lb)
A battery supplies a portable electric energy converter which through a cable feeds a beam emitter 84 cm (33 in) long mounted on a tripod . It has a gunsight . It resembles a heavy machine gun . A portable variant was also produced, resembling a QBZ-95 bullpup assault rifle with a telescopic sight attached.
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
ZM-87 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
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