Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
QJS-161
Category
Country
Production
2022–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2022
- DesignerNorinco and People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps
- Weight (Empty)4.4 kg
- Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge5.8×42mm DBP-191
- Calibre5.8 mm
- Case Length42 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity75
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Sight TypeQMK-204 (3x)
- Optic RailYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Entered service
- 2022Production started
4
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
8LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)1MODERN ERA · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)76PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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