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W85
Type Heavy machine gun
Place of origin Flag of the People's Republic of China China
Service history
Used by China, Cambodia
Specifications
Mass 18.5 kg (40.79 lb) (gun only)
17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (tripod)

Cartridge 12.7x108mm
Action gas
Rate of fire 550-600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 850 m/s (2,788 ft/s)
Feed system belt
Sights Iron/Optical

The W-85 heavy machine gun is a heavy machine gun designed in the People's Republic of China.

Overview[]

The W85 chambers and fires the 12.7x108 mm round. It is a gas-operated, belt-fed, fully automatic weapon.

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