QJS-161

The QJS-161 (Chinese: 161式伞兵机枪; pinyin: Yāo liù yāo shì Sǎnbīng Jīqiāng), also known as the QJB-201,[1][2] is a Chinese light machine gun designed and manufactured by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army.[3]

QJS-161/QJB-201
TypeLight machine gun
Place of originChina
Service history
Used byPeople's Liberation Army
Production history
ManufacturerNorinco
Specifications
Mass<5 kg (11.0 lb) (empty)
Cartridge5.8×42mm
ActionGas-operated
Feed system30 round detachable box magazine
100 round belt
SightsQMK-204 (3x)

Design and development

The QJS-161 features two types of barrel varied in length, presumably for different requirements from the PLA Ground Force and the PLAAF Airborne Corps. As an open-bolt machine gun, the QJS-161 uses 5.8×42mm ammunition that can feed either from a disintegrating belt in fabric container loaded into the feed port on the left side of the weapon, or a standard Chinese 5.8×42mm box magazine inserted vertically into the magazine well at the bottom of the weapon,[4] and the non-reciprocating charging handle is located on its right. A picatinny rail is located behind the short dust cover above the feeding port.[5]

The squad automatic machine gun features weight reduction design, such as lightweight material for the body and detachable box magazine made of fabric, reducing the weight to less than 5 kg (11.0 lb) when empty. The side-folding stock features a fully adjustable buttpad and cheek rest.[6]

Users

See also

References
  1. "NORINCO showcases Chinese army new rifles and machine guns at Zhuhai airshow". Army Recognition. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  2. "博物馆里的新枪族，见证轻武器发展，解放军单兵武器未来可期". NetEase News (in Chinese). 4 August 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  3. "QJS161 new flight debut, full-scattered bullet, comparable to Western similar products". inf.news. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  4. "QJS161型新班机亮相，全可散弹链供弹，媲美西方同类产品". Tencent News (in Chinese). 24 March 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  5. "国产最新轻机枪出现！小口径短管更适合特战两栖，和美军同一水平". Net Ease News (in Chinese). 22 March 2021. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  6. "军工工艺进步巨大，航展上解放军未来新枪族？外貌与内涵兼而有之". NetEase News (in Chinese). 5 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2022.


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