The Type 77 heavy machine gun is described as China’s first generation designed 12.7mm heavy machine gun. The Type 85 is a “product improved” version. The weapon is both gas (three settings) and recoil operated. The ammunition belt is the standard DShK metal non-disintegrating link.
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