Type 67 Machine Gun

China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) · Machine-Gun · In Service · 1967

Weight (empty)11000 g (388.0 oz)
Overall Length1345 mm (52.95")
Barrel Length605 mm (23.82")
Magazine Capacity250 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity840 m/s (2756 fps)
Muzzle Energy3387 J (2498 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR

The Type 67 is a Chinese 7.62x54mmR general-purpose machine gun designed by Dr. Duo Ying Jian and adopted by the PLA in 1967. It is a hybrid design that borrows the gas piston and rotating tilting-breechblock action from the Soviet SG-43 Goryunov, the bipod and basic layout from the Soviet RP-46, and the firing pin assembly from the Russian PK family. Belt-fed from 100- or 250-round non-disintegrating links, it served as the PLA's standard squad/company machine gun for decades and remains in sec...

Country of Origin: China

Designer: Dr. Duo Ying Jian