West Point Military Museum - Light Machine Guns / 09 China Light Machine Gun Type 56
Bill Maloney 3/13/2009 |
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Caliber: 7.62mm
Action: Gas operated
Muzzle Velocity: 2,400 fps
Range: 1,100 yards
Rate of fire: 650 rounds per minute
Magazine Capacity: 100 round belt in drum
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 40.5 inches
Weight: 16 lbs empty, 19.6 lbs with 100 round drum
Year Built: 1956
Cost: $