Type 74
Notes: This is
one of the few Chinese weapons that are not a made-over Kalashnikov; it is
basically a small version of the Russian SG-43.
It replaced the Type 67 machinegun as a Squad Automatic Weapon.
Despite the design, the Type 74 can use Type 56 assault rifle or
AK-47/AKM magazines, as well as those of the RPK.
It appears this weapon was used only by the Peoples’ Liberation Army, and
not exported.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These weapons were exported to Mongolia shortly before the Russian
invasion.
Merc 2000 Notes:
Production of these weapons started again in 2003.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Type 74 |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
6.4 kg |
30, 40, 75 Drum, 101 Drum |
$2123 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Type 74 |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
7 |
80 |
Type 74 (Bipod) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
1 |
4 |
104 |
Type 81 LMG
Notes: This
weapon was originally produced for export, but was adopted later by the Chinese
Army. It uses a mechanism similar
to the Type 68 rifle, and is the squad support variant of the Type 81 assault
rifle. Fire is from a closed bolt.
The Type 81 LMG has a folding bipod permanently attached just behind the
muzzle, and a folding carrying handle above the point of balance. Though the
Type 81 LMG normally feeds from a 75-round drum, this is not the same drum as
the Type 74 automatic rifle (above) or the RPK, and the Type 81 LMG cannot use
those drums. It can use magazines
designed for the Type 81 assault rifle, but not those made for an AK-series (or
Type 56) assault rifle, nor will the 40-round extended box magazines of an RPK
fit into it. Most parts of the Type
81-1 are interchangeable with the Type 81 assault rifle.
It should be noted that the 20-round box magazine is rarely used on the
Type 81 LMG.
A variant of the
Type 81 LMG, the Type Q-112, is designed for use with Kalashnikov-type
magazines. It cannot use standard
Type 81 LMG magazines. It is
designed for export, and not used by the Chinese Army.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon was used by countries such as North Korea, Iraq, Iran, and
Mongolia, in addition to China.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Type 81 LMG |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
5.15 kg |
20, 30, 75 Drum, 100 Drum |
$1971 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Type 81 LMG |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
8 |
66 |
Type 81 LMG (Bipod) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
2 |
4 |
85 |
Norinco Type 88 GPMG
(QJY-88)
Notes: This is
the medium machinegun counterpart to the Type 95 (QBZ-95) assault rifle family.
It fires the same cartridge, and can be fired from a bipod or a tripod
(weight, 4.2 kg, price $111). In
the West, it is considered to heavy for a squad automatic weapon, and firing a
cartridge too light for a medium machinegun., but has the virtue of firing an
assault rifle cartridge that is used by the new generation of Chinese assault
rifles and PDWs. It normally fires a special heavy bullet designed for it.
(which, unfortunately, cannot be simulated in Twilight 2000 v2.2 terms).
The Type 88 is built to better quality and standards than Chinese weapons
are normally made. Standard sights
are iron sights but there are attachment points for telescopic or night sights.
The barrel is 23.6 inches, and tipped with conical flash suppressor; the
barrel is of heavy profile. The
barrel is a quick change type. Use of polymers include the stock, the handguard,
and the attachment points for sights. The pistol grip is included as a part of
the stock.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon is extremely rare.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Type 88 |
5.8mm Chinese |
7.6 kg |
100 Belt, 200 Belt |
$1528 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Type 88 |
10 |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
4 |
72 |
Type 88 (Bipod) |
10 |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
1 |
2 |
94 |
Type 88 (Tripod) |
10 |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
1 |
1 |
144 |
Type 95 Light Support Weapon (LSW)
Notes: Also
known as the QBZ-95, this is the Squad Automatic Weapon version of the Chinese
Type 95 assault rifle. It has a
longer barrel and uses a large 75-round drum.
As of 2006, the Type 95 LSW is still usually seen only in the hands of
Chinese troops in Hong Kong, or special operations troops.
The Type 95 LSW differs little in appearance from the Type 95 Assault
Rifle, but it does use a longer and heavier 21.9-inch barrel tipped with a
larger flash suppressor, has a permanently-affixed folding bipod about halfway
down the length of the exposed part of the barrel, and is able to use a 75-round
drum in addition to standard Type 95 Assault Rifle magazines.
It is not capable of mounting either a bayonet or an underbarrel grenade
launcher. The Type 95 LSW has a
hooded post front sight and a rear adjustable aperture sight mounted on a
carrying handle; this carrying handle can also mount a variety of optics and
accessories.
The Type 97 LSW
is the same weapon chambered for 5.56mm NATO ammunition; as of 2002, there have
been no large-scale sales of the weapon, though Thailand and Myanmar are
supposedly very interested. The
barrel is also heavy, but is 23.6 inches long; the magazines and drums used are
proprietary.
In both cases,
80% of the parts of the LSW version are identical to their assault rifle
cousins.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Type 95 LSW is an extremely rare weapon; it is seen only in the hands
of a very few Chinese special operations forces.
The Type 97 LSW does not exist in the Twilight 2000 world.
Merc 2000 Notes:
Though rarer than it is in real life, the Type 95 LSW and Type 97 LSW both
exist, again mostly in the hands of special ops troops.
(It is simply cheaper to keep build and maintain parts for more
traditional weapons than a novel new weapon with proprietary ammunition.)
The Thais are using a surprising amount of Type 97 LSWs, and the
Filipinos are also using them in small numbers.
The Myanmars did not have the money to replace most of their stocks of
existing weapons.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Type 95 LSW |
5.8mm Chinese |
3.95 kg |
30, 75 Drum |
$1476 |
Type 97 LSW |
5.56mm NATO |
3.9 kg |
30, 80 Drum |
$1547 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Type 95 LSW |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
5 |
62 |
(With Bipod) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
1 |
3 |
80 |
Type 97 LSW |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
5 |
63 |
(With Bipod) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
1 |
3 |
82 |