
Specifications
Year: 1992
Manufacturer(s): Hsing-Ho Factory - Taiwan
Roles: Fire Support/Suppression/Defense;
Manufacturer(s): Hsing-Ho Factory - Taiwan
Roles: Fire Support/Suppression/Defense;
Action: Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt
Caliber(s): 5.56x45mm NATO
Sights: Rear Aperture; Front Post
Overall Length: 1,050 mm (41.34 in)
Barrel Length: 530 mm (20.87 in)
Weight (Unloaded): 15.21 lb (6.90 kg)
Caliber(s): 5.56x45mm NATO
Sights: Rear Aperture; Front Post
Overall Length: 1,050 mm (41.34 in)
Barrel Length: 530 mm (20.87 in)
Weight (Unloaded): 15.21 lb (6.90 kg)
Muzzle Velocity: 925 feet-per-second (282 meters-per-second)
Rate-of-Fire: 800 rounds-per-minute
Effective Range: 2,624 ft (800 m; 875 yd)
Rate-of-Fire: 800 rounds-per-minute
Effective Range: 2,624 ft (800 m; 875 yd)
Operators: Taiwan
Outwardly, the T75 LMG showcases an appearance not unlike that of the Belgian design which undoubtedly influenced its development. One of the key differentiating features is its use of an M60-style bipod. The stock is made of durable steel and is tubular in its general shape. The weapon is chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge and is fed via a 200-round disintegrating link belt (reports vary on acceptance of M16-style STANAG magazine use). The action is centered around the tried and true gas-operation which allows for variable rates-of-fire between 600 and 900 rounds per minute. The gas cylinder is fitted under the barrel in a conventional fashion and shrouded over by a forend assembly. A carrying handle is fitted off of the right side of the receiver. The weapon is managed through a traditional pistol grip/trigger unit under the receiver rear. Iron sights are provided while effective range is approximately 800 meters. Overall weight is 7.5 kilograms with an overall length of 1110mm. While the T75 is generally issued for support fire at the squad level (with its standard bipod), the weapon has also been designed to accept a heavy duty tripod for the sustained fire role.
A version of the T75 intended for special operatives is known to have a shorter barrel assembly and folding stock, the latter feature collapsing over the left side of the receiver. Both qualities allow for a more compact form.
It is noteworthy that the FN Minimi makes up the squad automatic weapon role for various countries including the US (as the M249 SAW), Canada (as the C9) and Australia (as the F89).
It is noteworthy that the FN Minimi makes up the squad automatic weapon role for various countries including the US (as the M249 SAW), Canada (as the C9) and Australia (as the F89).
Variants / Models
• Type 75 - Base Series Designation