T75 Squad Machine Gun | |
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Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | Taiwan |
Service history | |
In service | 1992–present |
Used by | Taiwan |
Production history | |
Designer | 205th Armory |
Designed | 1983-1985 |
Manufacturer | 205th Armory |
Produced | 1987- |
Specifications | |
Mass | 7.5 kg |
Length | 1110 mm |
Cartridge | 5.56×45 mm NATO |
Caliber | 5.56 mm (.223 in) |
Action | gas-operated |
Rate of fire | 600-900 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 900–950 m/s |
Effective firing range | 800 m |
Feed system |
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The T75 Light machine gun (Chinese: T75班用機槍/T75 squad 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. The T75 is deployed aboard Republic of China Navy and Coast Guard Administration vessels.
References
- "MP Small Arms". www.rocmp.org. ROCMP. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- "T75 (Type 75)". www.militaryfactory.com. Military Factory. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- News Agency, Central. "Tsai lauds indigenous ship program at ceremony for new CGA vessels". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
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