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QJG 02
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

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.

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.