Military Machine Guns Overview
Modern machine guns remain one of the most important fire support weapons for infantry, vehicle platforms, naval vessels, border security, and air defense systems. Our machine gun portfolio covers light machine guns, general-purpose machine guns, rotary barrel machine guns, vehicle-mounted systems, anti-aircraft machine guns, and shipborne weapon stations designed to meet diverse operational requirements.
This product family provides reliable sustained fire, excellent durability, and flexible mounting options suitable for military forces, law enforcement agencies, border guards, and government defense organizations.
Type CS/LM12 Rotary Barrel Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM12 Rotary Barrel Machine Gun is a high-rate-of-fire weapon system designed for fixed installations, naval platforms, and vehicle-mounted applications. Its rotary barrel mechanism provides exceptional sustained fire capability while reducing barrel overheating during prolonged engagements.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62×51 mm |
| Firing Rate | 2500 or 6000 rounds/min |
| Muzzle Velocity | 845 m/s |
| Overall Length | 1300 mm |
| Full Weight | 90 kg (with full magazine) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1000 rounds |
| Service Life | ≥60,000 rounds |
Type CS/LM9 14.5MM Single-barreled Shipborne Machine Gun
Designed for naval defense and coastal security missions, the Type CS/LM9 provides high firepower against surface threats, low-altitude aerial targets, and fast attack craft.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥980 m/s |
| Effective Range | 2000 m |
| Overall Length | ≤1800 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤166.5 kg |
| Magazine Capacity | 70 rounds |
| Service Life | ≥4000 rounds |
Type CS/LM5 Rotary Barrel Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM5 is a triple-barrel rotary machine gun capable of adjustable firing rates for vehicle, naval, and fixed defensive installations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7×108 mm |
| Barrel | 3 |
| Firing Rate | 1000 or 2000 rounds/min |
| Effective Range | 1500 m |
| Automatic Mode | Manual / Barrel Swing Locking |
Type CS/LM2B 14.5MM Double-barreled Anti-aircraft Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM2B is a heavy anti-aircraft weapon developed for engaging helicopters, UAVs, and lightly armored ground targets.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥980 m/s |
| Effective Range | 2000 m |
| Overall Length | ≤3720 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤550 kg |
Type CS/LM2 14.5MM Single-barreled Anti-aircraft Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM2 provides mobile air-defense capability while maintaining excellent effectiveness against ground targets.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤2900 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤110 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥980 m/s |
| Effective Range | 2000 m |
Type CS/LM7 5.56MM General Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM7 is a lightweight general-purpose machine gun intended for infantry support missions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤1300 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤12 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥930 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1000 m |
Type CS/LM2A 14.5MM Single-barreled Anti-aircraft Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM2A offers a lighter anti-aircraft configuration suitable for mobile deployment.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤2400 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤100 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥980 m/s |
| Effective Range | 2000 m |
Type CS/LM12 7.62MM Rotary Barrel Machine Gun
A compact rotary barrel machine gun optimized for rapid-fire support and defensive applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤870 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤123 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥800 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1000 m |
Type W85 12.7×108MM Machine Gun
The Type W85 is a heavy machine gun designed for infantry support, anti-material engagements, and air-defense missions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7×108 mm |
| Overall Length | 1995 mm |
| Full Weight | 39 kg |
| Effective Range | 1600 m (Ground), 1500 m (Anti-aircraft) |
| Service Life | 7000 rounds |
Type 81 7.62MM Light Machine Gun
The Type 81 Light Machine Gun provides mobile suppressive fire with excellent reliability and manageable recoil.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Overall Length | 1024 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤5.15 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥735 m/s |
| Effective Range | 600 m |
New Type QJY 14.5MM Double-barreled Shipborne Machine Gun
The New Type QJY 14.5MM Double-barreled Shipborne Machine Gun is designed for naval and shipborne defense missions, providing heavy-caliber firepower against surface and low-altitude threats.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤2690 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤580 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥980 m/s |
| Effective Range | 2000 m |
Type 67-2 (PKM) 7.62MM Heavy Machine Gun
The Type 67-2 is a 7.62mm heavy machine gun designed for infantry fire support and sustained battlefield suppression.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤1250 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤15.6 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥815 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1000 m |
Type CS/LM4 General Machine Gun / Type 56M Light Machine Gun (RPK)
The Type CS/LM4 / Type 56M Light Machine Gun is a 7.62×39mm support weapon designed for squad-level firepower and infantry operations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62×39 mm |
| Overall Length | 1035 mm |
| Full Weight | 4.25 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 735 m/s |
| Effective Range | 600 m |
Type 86 7.62MM Vehicle-mounted Machine Gun
The Type 86 is a vehicle-mounted 7.62mm machine gun designed for armored vehicles, patrol platforms, and mobile fire support roles.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62×54 mm |
| Overall Length | 1097 mm |
| Full Weight | 11.6 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 830 ±20 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1000 m |
Type VN3 14.5 Vehicle-mounted Machine Gun
The Type VN3 is a 14.5mm vehicle-mounted machine gun designed to provide heavy fire support for armored and tactical vehicles.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 14.5 mm |
| Overall Length | ≤2030 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤100 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥980 m/s |
| Service Life | ≥4000 rounds |
7.62×51MM General Machine Gun
The 7.62×51MM General Machine Gun is designed for infantry fire support and can be configured in light or heavy operating modes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62 mm |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm |
| Full Weight | ≤8.5 kg (light), ≤14.0 kg (heavy) |
| Muzzle Velocity | ≥830 m/s |
| Service Life | Gun Life: 25000 rounds; Single-barrel Life: 12500 rounds |
DSHK Large-caliber Machine Gun
The DSHK Large-caliber Machine Gun is a 12.7mm heavy machine gun suitable for anti-aircraft and flat-fire support missions.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7 mm |
| Full Weight | 140 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850–870 m/s |
| Firing Rate | 125 rounds/min in battle; 600 rounds/min theoretical |
| Maximum Firing Range | Anti-aircraft: 2400 m; Flat firing: 3500 m |
Type W88 12.7MM Vehicle-Mounted Machine Gun
The Type W88 is a 12.7×108mm vehicle-mounted machine gun designed for mobile fire support and defensive applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7×108 mm |
| Overall Length | 1502 mm |
| Full Weight | 54 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1500 m |
Type CS/LM3 0.50 inch Anti-aircraft Machine Gun
The Type CS/LM3 is a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun designed for air defense and heavy fire support roles.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12.7 mm |
| Overall Length | 1640 mm |
| Barrel Length | 1003 mm |
| Full Weight | 26.5 kg |
| Gun Body Weight | 17 kg |
| Tripod Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Muzzle Velocity | 825 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1500 m |
| Cartridge | Type 54 12.7mm cartridge, Type 84 stripped armor-piercing bullet, Type 89 APIT, Type 89 armor-piercing explosive incendiary bullet, 12.7mm BMG |
Type CL/LM1 General Machine Gun
The Type CL/LM1 General Machine Gun is a 7.62×51mm support weapon with multiple configuration options for vehicle-mounted, light machine gun, and heavy machine gun roles.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62×51 mm |
| Overall Length | 1100 mm (Vehicle Mounted), 1325 mm (Light Machine Gun), 1360 mm (Heavy Machine Gun) |
| Full Weight | 11 kg (Vehicle Mounted), 12.5 kg (Light Machine Gun), 22.5 kg (Heavy Machine Gun) |
| Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s |
| Effective Range | 1200 m |
Type 97 Light Machine Gun
The Type 97 Light Machine Gun is a 5.56mm squad support weapon designed for infantry fire support and mobile operations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56 mm |
| Overall Length | 870 mm |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
| Theoretical Firing Rate | 650 rounds/min |
| Firing Rate in Battle | 150 rounds/min |
| Capacity | 30 rounds / 80 rounds |
| Effective Range | 600 m |
Key Features
- Rotary barrel machine gun systems
- Heavy machine guns up to 14.5 mm
- General-purpose machine guns
- Infantry support machine guns
- Shipborne weapon stations
- Vehicle-mounted weapon systems
- Anti-aircraft defense platforms
- High-rate sustained fire capability
- Multiple mounting configurations
- Military-grade durability
Applications
These machine guns are suitable for:
- Military forces
- Naval vessels
- Armored vehicles
- Border security
- Air defense units
- Coastal defense
- Government security agencies
- Critical infrastructure protection
Why Choose Our Machine Gun Series
Our machine gun portfolio combines high firepower, proven battlefield reliability, and flexible deployment options for modern defense operations. From lightweight infantry support weapons to heavy anti-aircraft systems and naval rotary barrel platforms, the product line offers comprehensive solutions for military organizations, defense contractors, and government procurement agencies requiring dependable sustained-fire weapon systems.
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FAQ
What are military machine guns used for?
Military machine guns provide sustained suppressive fire for infantry, vehicle, naval, and defensive operations.
What types of machine guns are available?
Product categories include light machine guns, general-purpose machine guns, heavy machine guns, and rotary barrel weapon systems.
Do you provide OEM manufacturing?
Yes. ZCZZ DEFENSE provides OEM manufacturing and customized military weapon solutions for qualified defense procurement projects.
Who can purchase military machine guns?
Products are supplied only to authorized military organizations and qualified government procurement agencies in accordance with applicable regulations.