W85 heavy machine gun
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| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin |
 China
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| Service history | |
| Used by | China, Cambodia, Syria, Iraq, |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 18.5 kg (40.79 lb) (gun only) 17.5 kg (38.58 lb) (tripod) |
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| Cartridge | 12.7×108 mm |
| Action | gas |
| Rate of fire | 550-600 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s (2,788 ft/s) |
| Feed system | belt |
| Sights | Iron/Optical |
The W-85 heavy machine gun is a heavy machine gun designed in the People's Republic of China. It fires the Soviet-designed 12.7×108 mm ammunition.
The W85 chambers and fires the 12.7×108 mm round. It is a gas-operated, belt-fed, fully automatic weapon.
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