Type 96 light machine gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Type_100
gptkbp:accessories bipod
gptkbp:activities gas-operated
gptkbp:area elevation and windage
gptkbp:broadcasts belt-fed
gptkbp:caliber 5.8×42mm
gptkbp:championship 1,100 mm
gptkbp:combat_role infantry support
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:country gptkb:China
gptkbp:date 1990s
gptkbp:deployment ground forces
gptkbp:design Chinese engineers
gptkbp:ergonomics designed for ease of use
gptkbp:exported_to gptkb:various_countries
gptkbp:feedback generally positive feedback from users
gptkbp:historical_significance modern Chinese military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Type 96 light machine gun
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:battle
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:flag
gptkbp:length 1,000 mm
880 m/s
450 mm
approximately 20,000 rounds
quick change barrel
5.8 mm ammunition
gptkbp:lens_type tripod mount
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Norinco
gptkbp:modifications various tactical modifications available
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_operations selective fire
gptkbp:produced_by currently in production
gptkbp:range 800 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 600 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil semi-automatic
fully automatic
low recoil
gptkbp:reliability high reliability in field conditions
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:speed manual reload
gptkbp:successor Type 97 light machine gun
gptkbp:training basic firearm training
gptkbp:transportation carried by infantry
gptkbp:variant Type 97 light machine gun
gptkbp:viewpoint wide field of view
gptkbp:weight 7.5 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1996