Type 90 machine gun explained

T90 Machine Gun
Origin:Taiwan
Type:Heavy Machine Gun
Is Ranged:YES
Service:2001–present
Used By:Taiwan
Designer:205th Armory
Design Date:2001
Manufacturer:205th Armory
Production Date:2001-
Weight:38 kg (excluding tripod)
Length:1746 mm
Part Length:1236 mm
Cartridge:.50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm NATO)
Caliber:12.7 mm (0.50 inch)
Action:Recoil-operated
short recoil
Rate:450-635 rounds/min
Velocity:920 m/s
Range:2000 m (anti-ground), 1400 m (anti-air)
Max Range:6800 m
Feed:Belt-fed
Sights:Iron
Night Vision.

The T90 is a heavy machine gun developed at the 205th Armory of Combined Service Forces, Ministry of Defense, Republic of China (Taiwan).[1] It is intended as a replacement for the M2 heavy machine gun.

Notes and References

  1. Small Arms Illustrated, 2010.