QJY-201
Sign in to saveThe QJY-201 (), is a Chinese general purpose machine gun designed and manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. It is chambered in the DJP-201 7.62×51mm cartridge, and features an unusual open-bolt, hybrid long stroke, short recoil operation. The QJY-201 incorporates weight reduction features, such as lightweight material for the body and a detachable box magazine made of fabric, reducing its weight.
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- Operator
- People’s Liberation Army
- Country of origin
- China
- Manufacturer
- China North Industries Group Corporation Limited
- Image
- QJY-201Zhuhai.jpg
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- ammunition
- 7.62×51mm NATO
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The QJY-201 (), is a Chinese general purpose machine gun designed and manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. It is chambered in the DJP-201 7.62×51mm cartridge, and features an unusual open-bolt, hybrid long stroke, short recoil operation. The QJY-201 incorporates weight reduction features, such as lightweight material for the body and a detachable box magazine made of fabric, reducing its weight.
The QJY-201 was first publicly unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow in September 2021.
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