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]