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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category.
01 / Overview
QJY-88
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1990–
Quantity
11
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the general purpose machine guns (gpmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1999
- Service Entry Year1990
- DesignerChina North Industries Corporation
- Weight (Empty)7.6 kg
- Weight (Loaded)11.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersPeople's Liberation Army, Law enforcement in China, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.8×42mm DBP87
- Calibre5.8 mm
- Case Length42 mm
- Calibre Class5.8 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire650
- Practical Rate of Fire300
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity895 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Sight TypeIron sight
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1999
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1990Production started
36
years in service
11
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG) RANKING General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
29GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)9COLD WAR · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)60PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS16PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINE GUNS (GPMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theGeneral Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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