QJG-02

The QJG-02, known by its export version as the CS/LM2, is a Chinese anti-aircraft heavy machine gun manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. An updated variant, the QJG-02G, also known as the Type CS/LM2A, was later released.

QJG 02
Iranian copy of the CS/LM2 at bottom right
Type	Heavy machine gun
Place of origin	China
Production history
Designed	1998
Manufacturer	Norinco
Produced	2002
Specifications
Mass	75 kg (165 lb) (QJG 02) 110 kg (240 lb) (QJG 02G with wheeled mount) on AA mount / tripod
Length	2,390 mm (94 in)
Barrel length	1,350 mm (53 in)
Cartridge	14.5×114 mm
Calibre	14.5 mm (0.57 in)
Action	Gas-operated
Rate of fire	600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	995 m/s (3,260 ft/s)
Effective firing range	2,000 m (6,600 ft)
Feed system	50-round Belt

Design and development

The QJG-02 is China's replacement for the Type 58, a direct copy of the Soviet KPV heavy machine gun. The QJG-02 features an indigenous design, which is similar to the Chinese W85 heavy machine gun.^[1] In 1990s, China began to develop new lightweight anti-aircraft gun, and the design was finalized in 2002. In 2004, China adopted the Type 02.^[2]

The weapon uses 14.5×114mm ammunition, and can be mounted on tripods and vehicles. The whole system, including its low-profile, single-gun mountings, weighs 75 kilograms (165 lb). The rate of fire is 600 rounds per minute.^[3]

Variants

• QJG-02: original variant.
• QJG-02G: improved variant. The new variant features a different tripod that is fitted with small wheels, allowing the QJG-02G to be towed by a light utility vehicle.

Users

• China
• Iraq
• Iran

See also

• QJZ-89
• W85 heavy machine gun