The QJG-02, known by its export version as the CS/LM2, is a Chinese anti-aircraft heavy machine gun manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. An updated variant, the QJG-02G, also known as the Type CS/LM2A, was later released.

QJG 02
Iranian copy of the CS/LM2 at bottom right
TypeHeavy machine gun
Place of originChina
Production history
Designed1998
ManufacturerNorinco
Produced2002
Specifications
Mass75 kg (165 lb) (QJG 02)
110 kg (240 lb) (QJG 02G with wheeled mount) on AA mount / tripod
Length2,390 mm (94 in)
Barrel length1,350 mm (53 in)

Cartridge14.5×114 mm
Calibre14.5 mm (0.57 in)
ActionGas-operated
Rate of fire600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity995 m/s (3,260 ft/s)
Effective firing range2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Feed system50-round Belt

Design and development

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The QJG-02 is China's replacement for the Type 58, a direct copy of the Soviet KPV heavy machine gun. The QJG-02 features an indigenous design, which is similar to the Chinese W85 heavy machine gun.[1] In 1990s, China began to develop new lightweight anti-aircraft gun, and the design was finalized in 2002. In 2004, China adopted the Type 02.[2]

The weapon uses 14.5×114mm ammunition, and can be mounted on tripods and vehicles. The whole system, including its low-profile, single-gun mountings, weighs 75 kilograms (165 lb). The rate of fire is 600 rounds per minute.[3]

Variants

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  • QJG-02: original variant.
  • QJG-02G: improved variant. The new variant features a different tripod that is fitted with small wheels, allowing the QJG-02G to be towed by a light utility vehicle.

Users

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Type 02 / QJG 02 HMG". Modern Firearms. 27 October 2010.
  2. ^ "QJG02". Weapon System.
  3. ^ "Replacement of the famous Soviet machine gun KPV created in China". vpk. 29 December 2020.