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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The QJC88A is a Chinese heavy machine gun used specifically on | + | <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' --> |
| + | The QJC88A is a Chinese heavy machine gun used specifically on armoured fighting vehicles. It boasts an excellent rate of fire, and decent penetration, as it fires the 12.7x108mm round seen on the Soviet [[DShK (12.7 mm)|DShK]], [[NSVT (12.7 mm)|NSVT]], and [[6P50 (12.7 mm)|6P50]]. It is most commonly seen on main battle tanks higher up in the Chinese tree, and in real life, is used on many other vehicles, such as other main battle tanks and IFVs. Because it can elevate to a decent elevation, it can work as defence against a low flying helicopter or aircraft in a pinch. Against ground targets, it won't penetrate as much as the [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|M2HB]], but can still pierce the armour of very light vehicles, such as anti-aircraft vehicles. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| − | * | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_ptl_02}} |
| − | * | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_ptz_89}} |
| − | * | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_wma_301}} |
| − | * | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_96}} |
| − | * | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_96a}} |
| − | * | + | * {{Specs-Link|cn_ztz_99}} |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | Since the QJC88A fires a much larger round than the typical 7. | + | <!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' --> |
| + | Since the QJC88A fires a much larger round than the typical 7.62 mm machine gun, can be elevated independent of the main gun, and boasts a high rate of fire, it can provide a surprisingly effective air defence weapon at close range. It can also work well against very lightly armoured AFVs from the side, notably anti-aircraft vehicles. It also works well to mark enemy targets, even if you can't penetrate, and clearing out bushes. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' --> | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Can elevate enough to be a threat to low flying aircraft | * Can elevate enough to be a threat to low flying aircraft | ||
* Good belt capacity | * Good belt capacity | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Penetration is slightly inferior to the M2HB | * Penetration is slightly inferior to the M2HB | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The W85 heavy machine gun was an attempt to design a new heavy machine gun for infantry use. The Type 77 heavy machine gun, then the current infantry heavy machine gun, had been designed to be lightweight, but did not perform as well as expected. This led to the W85, but the W85 lost out to the Type 85, an improved version of the Type 77. Years after the W85's rejection, however, it was readopted for use on a pintle mount on | + | The W85 heavy machine gun was an attempt to design a new heavy machine gun for infantry use. The Type 77 heavy machine gun, then the current infantry heavy machine gun, had been designed to be lightweight, but did not perform as well as expected. This led to the W85, but the W85 lost out to the Type 85, an improved version of the Type 77. Years after the W85's rejection, however, it was readopted for use on a pintle mount on armoured fighting vehicles, renamed the QJC88. This proved to be much more successful, and today it is used on many of the People's Liberation Army's vehicles, such as the ZTZ96 and ZTZ99 series of main battle tanks, as well as a number of other main battle tanks and AFVs. <ref>https://weaponsystems.net/system/412-Norinco+QJC88</ref> |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> | |
| − | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | |
| − | + | File:ZTZ-96 WTWallpaper 05.jpg|The QJC88A, seen on the ZTZ96, facing forward. | |
| + | File:ZTZ-99 WTWallpaper 002.jpg|The QJC88A mounted on the ZTZ99, using the same mount. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 07:43, 20 August 2021
Contents
Description
The QJC88A is a Chinese heavy machine gun used specifically on armoured fighting vehicles. It boasts an excellent rate of fire, and decent penetration, as it fires the 12.7x108mm round seen on the Soviet DShK, NSVT, and 6P50. It is most commonly seen on main battle tanks higher up in the Chinese tree, and in real life, is used on many other vehicles, such as other main battle tanks and IFVs. Because it can elevate to a decent elevation, it can work as defence against a low flying helicopter or aircraft in a pinch. Against ground targets, it won't penetrate as much as the M2HB, but can still pierce the armour of very light vehicles, such as anti-aircraft vehicles.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
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Available ammunition
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
Since the QJC88A fires a much larger round than the typical 7.62 mm machine gun, can be elevated independent of the main gun, and boasts a high rate of fire, it can provide a surprisingly effective air defence weapon at close range. It can also work well against very lightly armoured AFVs from the side, notably anti-aircraft vehicles. It also works well to mark enemy targets, even if you can't penetrate, and clearing out bushes.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Decent rate of fire, superior to the M2HB
- Can elevate enough to be a threat to low flying aircraft
- Good belt capacity
Cons:
- Penetration is slightly inferior to the M2HB
History
The W85 heavy machine gun was an attempt to design a new heavy machine gun for infantry use. The Type 77 heavy machine gun, then the current infantry heavy machine gun, had been designed to be lightweight, but did not perform as well as expected. This led to the W85, but the W85 lost out to the Type 85, an improved version of the Type 77. Years after the W85's rejection, however, it was readopted for use on a pintle mount on armoured fighting vehicles, renamed the QJC88. This proved to be much more successful, and today it is used on many of the People's Liberation Army's vehicles, such as the ZTZ96 and ZTZ99 series of main battle tanks, as well as a number of other main battle tanks and AFVs. [1]
Media
The QJC88A, seen on the ZTZ96, facing forward.
The QJC88A mounted on the ZTZ99, using the same mount.
See also
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- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
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| Tank machine guns | |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| 7.62 mm | M37 · M60D · M73 · M240 · M1919A4 · Mk.52 |
| 12.7 mm | FN M3P · M2HB · M80 · M85 |
| Germany | |
| 5.56 mm | MG4 |
| 7.62 mm | C6 · MG3A1 |
| 7.92 mm | MG13 Dreyse · MG34 · MG37(t) · MG42 |
| 12.7 mm | S.MG.50 |
| USSR | |
| 7.62 mm | DT · PKMB · PKT · PKTM · RP-46 · SGMT |
| 12.7 mm | DK · DShK · 6P49 · NSVT |
| 14.5 mm | KPVT |
| Britain | |
| 7.62 mm | Browning MG4 · L3A1 · L8A1 · L8A2 · L37A1 · L37A2 · L94A1 |
| 7.7 mm | Vickers |
| 7.92 mm | BESA |
| 12.7 mm | L21A1 |
| Japan | |
| 6.5 mm | Type 91 |
| 7.62 mm | Type 74 |
| 7.7 mm | Type 97 |
| 12.7 mm | Type 60 (B) |
| China | |
| 5.8 mm | QJT |
| 7.62 mm | Type 55 · Type 59 · Type 86 |
| 12.7 mm | QJC88A · Type 54 |
| 14.5 mm | QJG02 |
| Italy | |
| 7.62 mm | Beretta MG42/59 · FN MAG 60-40 |
| 8 mm | 34/40M · Breda Mod. 38 |
| 13.2 mm | Breda Model 31 |
| France | |
| 7.5 mm | AAT-52 · MAC 31 |
| 7.62 mm | A-A-F1N |
| 8 mm | Hotchkiss Mle 1914 |
| Sweden | |
| 6.5 mm | ksp m/14-29 |
| 7.62 mm | ksp 39 C · ksp 58 · ksp 94 |
| 8 mm | ksp m/36 · ksp m/39B |
| 12.7 mm | ksp 88 |
