T75 light machine gun explained

T75 Squad Machine Gun
Origin:Taiwan
Type:Light machine gun
Is Ranged:yes
Service:1992–present
Used By:Taiwan
Designer:205th Armory
Design Date:1983-1985
Manufacturer:205th Armory
Production Date:1987-
Weight:7.5 kg
Length:1110 mm[1]
Cartridge:5.56×45 mm NATO
Caliber:5.56 mm (.223 in)
Action:gas-operated
Rate:600-900 rounds/min
Velocity:900–950 m/s
Range:800 m
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The T75 Light machine gun is produced by the 205th Arsenal, Ministry of Defense, Republic of China (Taiwan). The T75 is based on the proven Belgian-made FN Minimi LMG incorporating features from the T57 and T74 machine-guns with more modern features. The T75 is slightly heavier but shorter than the Minimi.[2] The T75 is deployed aboard Republic of China Navy and Coast Guard Administration vessels.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MP Small Arms . www.rocmp.org . ROCMP . 2 August 2019.
  2. Web site: T75 (Type 75) . www.militaryfactory.com . Military Factory . 2 August 2019.
  3. Web site: News Agency . Central . Tsai lauds indigenous ship program at ceremony for new CGA vessels . www.taiwannews.com.tw . Taiwan News . 2 August 2019.