T75 light machine gun
| T75 Squad Machine Gun | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1992–present |
| Production history | |
| Designer | 205th Armory |
| Designed | 1983-1985 |
| Manufacturer | 205th Armory |
| Produced | 1987- |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7.5 kg |
| Length | 1110 mm[1] |
| 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; lit. 'T75 squad machine gun') is produced by the 205th Arsenal, Ministry of Defense, Republic of China (Taiwan).
History
[edit]The T75 project was initiated to upgrade the Taiwanese light machine gun inventory[2] by replacing the T57, the locally-produced M60 machine gun variant and to a lesser extent, the M1919 Browning. It was also an effort to lessen reliance on foreign weapons amid the increasing military requirement.
The T75 was designed between 1983 and 1985, before commencing production in 1987.[2] The T75 entered service in 1992 and is currently[when?] the standard issue LMG of the Republic of China Armed Forces.
Aside from providing supportive fire on squad level,[3] the T75 is deployed aboard Republic of China Navy and Coast Guard Administration vessels.[4][5]
Design
[edit]The T75 is based on the proven Belgian-made FN Minimi incorporating features from the T57 and T74 machine-guns with more modern features.
The T75 is slightly heavier but shorter and more compact than the Minimi.[6]
While its external appearance resembles the Minimi, the T75 uses a M60-type bipod which is one of its key characteristics.[2]
Also, to faciliate logistical maintenance, around 60% of T75's parts are compatiable with the T74 GPMG, the Taiwanese FN MAG variant.[7]
Like the Minimi,[7] the T75 may be fed by[8] 200-round disintegrating belts, 30-round STANAG magazines, T65 assault rifle magazines, and drum magazines.
Aside from the standard 5.56x45 mm NATO around, the T75 can also fire Taiwanese-made TC74 armour piercing rounds and TC79 tracer rounds.
Variant
[edit]T75 SFAW
[edit]The T75 SFAW is a T75 variant modified and optimised for special forces operatives.[9] It is equipped with a shorter barrel assembly and a folding stock,[2] which makes the LMG more compact. 30 models have since been produced.
Users
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "MP Small Arms". www.rocmp.org. ROCMP. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ a b c d "T75 (Type 75) Light Machine Gun (LMG) / Squad Automatic Weapon". www.militaryfactory.com. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ 自由時報電子報 (2025-01-13). "後備戰力缺T75班用機槍 軍備局：加班保證今年4月前交軍 - 自由軍武頻道". 自由時報電子報 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on 2025-07-19. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ News Agency, Central. "Tsai lauds indigenous ship program at ceremony for new CGA vessels". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "Far East Tactical". Far East Tactical. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ "T75 (Type 75)". www.militaryfactory.com. Military Factory. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ a b "T75班用機槍簡介". 兵器戰術圖解 (in Chinese). 2020-03-10. Archived from the original on 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2020-03-10.
- ^ "Reserve military police TAIWAN". www.rocmp.org. Archived from the original on 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ^ 記者洪哲政 (2023-01-26). "獨／蔡總統親視導 「T-75 SFAW特戰版班用機槍」曝光". 聯合報 (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
