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QJS-161

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · People's Republic of China · 2022
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QJS-161

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
80
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
80
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraModern Era
In service2022
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
73
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
1/6
Modern Era
8/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
60
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Portability
80
Ammunition Capacity
65
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
80
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
QJS-161
Production
2022–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
73
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2016Entered service
  2. 2022Production started
4
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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