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Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · People's Republic of China
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QJZ-89

QJZ-89
QJZ-89 Photo: Rhk111 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Penetration
75
Effective Range
70
Firepower
80
Anti-Materiel Capability
85
Reliability
85
Barrel Endurance
80
Accuracy
70
Role Versatility
75
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina North Industries Group Corporation Limited
CategoryHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)
Operators4 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) MASS Rating
13/46
All-Time
Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · 10 axes scored
Penetration
75
Effective Range
70
Firepower
80
Anti-Materiel Capability
85
Reliability
85
Barrel Endurance
80
Accuracy
70
Role Versatility
75
Portability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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77
heavy machine guns (hmg) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1989
  • Service Entry Year1989
  • DesignerNorinco
  • Weight (Empty)17.5 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)26 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersChina, Cambodia, Mongolia, United Wa State Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length1,003 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants1
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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