Type 85 submachine gun

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Type 85 submachine gun
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originChina
Service history
In service1985–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
Designed1979-1983
ManufacturerChina North Industries Corporation
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass1.9 kg[1]
Cartridge7.62×25 mm Tokarev (Type 85)[2]
ActionGas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed system30-round box magazine
SightsRear sight notch

The Type 85 (Chinese: 1985年式衝鋒槍; pinyin: 1985 Niánshì Chōngfēng Qiāng; lit. '1985 Year Type Submachine Gun')[3] is a Chinese submachine gun, developed during the early 1980s as a less expensive replacement for the Type 79 submachine gun.[3] The weapon's silenced version was also developed to replace the Type 64 submachine guns in service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA).[2][4]

History[]

Design of the Type 85 started between 1979 and 1983 and it was classified in 1985.[5][6] Design work was done by the 208th Research Institute of China Ordnance Industry.[7] Throughout the Type 85's development, there was criticism of its appearance as it looked like a toy gun at first glance.[8] The Type 85 was eventually adopted to start replacing the Type 64 in PLA service.[9]

The development of the Type 85 was planned to eventually replace the Type 79 in PLA service.[10]

Design[]

In January 1980, two prototypes were made for firearms testing.[7] In 1981, trials were conducted with the weapons being tested in combat trails with single and full auto modes used.[7] Initial feedback suggests that while handling was good, there are improvements that could be made.[7] One of the problems encountered in trials was with trigger sensitivity.[3]

The Type 85 submachine gun is a simple blowback weapon that fires from an open bolt.[2] The weapon's mechanism was partially based on the Type 64.[4] Parts made for the regular and suppressed version are interchangeable, except for the barrels.[8]

The safety and fire mode selector lever is located at the right side of the trigger unit, above the trigger guard. The Type 85 allows for single shots and full automatic fire,[5] which is indicated in the receiver 0, 1 and 2.[8]

The weapon is optimized for special 7.62×25mm (Type 64) ammunition with heavy, subsonic bullets, but can also fire standard 7.62mm Type 51/7.62×25mm TT ammunition (with increased loudness).[2] There was a 5.8mm version being researched for potential adoption, but it was never adopted into service.[5]

The Type 85 SMG is fed using the same 30-round box magazines as the Type 64 SMG.[5] There is also a steel shoulder stock, which folds to the right side.[2][8]

Variants[]

Type 85 suppressed[]

A version of the Type 85 with an integral suppressor.[8] The barrel and sleeve were changed.[3]

Users[]

Non-State Actors[]

References[]

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  2. ^ a b c d e "Type 85". Modern Firearms. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  3. ^ a b c d "85式轻型冲锋枪 ——〖枪炮世界〗". 2013-09-01. Archived from the original on 2013-09-01. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  4. ^ a b "中國新式7.62mm85式微聲沖鋒槍". 2008-05-31. Archived from the original on 2008-05-31. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Type 85 7.62mm Submachine Gun - SinoDefence.com". 2007-08-19. Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  6. ^ "Top 5 Submachine Guns Used by China's Military and Police". Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews. 2015-01-12. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  7. ^ a b c d "85式轻型冲锋枪研制始末 - 全刊杂志网|免费电子杂志在线阅读". 2013-05-17. Archived from the original on 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  8. ^ a b c d e "详解中国二代轻武器代表作：85系列冲锋枪(图)_新浪军事_新浪网". 2011-08-30. Archived from the original on 2011-08-30. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  9. ^ "Historical Firearms - Type 64 Suppressed Submachine Gun..." www.historicalfirearms.info. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
  10. ^ "罕见的导气式冲锋枪，中国已经用了40年，为何至今仍是战斗主力？" (in Chinese).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ a b "1985年式微声冲锋枪" (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-07-20.
  12. ^ "LTTE's Rare Infantry Weapons". 2021-02-16. Archived from the original on 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
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