Type 90 machine gun

The T90 is a heavy machine gun developed at the 205th Armory of Combined Service Forces, Ministry of Defense, Republic of China (Taiwan).[1] It is intended as a replacement for the M2 heavy machine gun.

T90 Machine Gun
Image is a Browning M2E2 to represent the near-identical weapon
TypeHeavy Machine Gun
Place of originTaiwan
Service history
In service2001–present
Used byTaiwan
Production history
Designer205th Armory
Designed2001
Manufacturer205th Armory
Produced2001-
Specifications
Mass38 kg (excluding tripod)
Length1746 mm
Barrel length1236 mm

Cartridge.50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm NATO)
Caliber12.7 mm (0.50 inch)
ActionRecoil-operated; short recoil
Rate of fire450-635 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity920 m/s
Effective firing range2000 m (anti-ground), 1400 m (anti-air)
Maximum firing range6800 m
Feed systemBelt-fed
SightsIron
Night Vision.

References

  1. Small Arms Illustrated, 2010.
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