The QLZ-87[7][8][9] (also known as Type 87[10]) is an air-cooled, gas operated 35×32mmSR automatic grenade launcher (AGL) [11] that is crew transportable (12–20 kg (26–44 lb)) with limited amounts of ammunition. [12]

The QLZ-87 (also known as Type 87 35 mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL) is an air-cooled, gas-operated fully automatic weapon and is crew transportable (12-20 kg) with limited...

The W87 is a fully-automatic, air-cooled, select-fire grenade launcher that uses gas operation. A bracket is located on the left hand side of the weapon and can accept a wide variety of sights. There is a muzzle brake located at the end of the barrel to …

One such weapon is the rather unusual Chinese QLZ8711 35mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL). The QLZ87 is a direct gas impingement operated, selective fire grenade launcher chambered for the Chinese 35 x 32SR mm cartridge.

Aug 30, 2014 · Comparable in size to many 7.62mm NATO (7.62x51mm NATO) MMG’s/GPMG’s (Medium Machine Guns/General Purpose Machine Guns), the QLZ87 is significantly more compact and lightweight than the GDOTS MK19 Mod …

The QLZ87 (also known as Type 87) is the 35mm automatic grenade launcher developed by NORINCO in the late 1980s. Designed to provide direct fire support for infantry troops, the Type 87 is the first grenade launcher that has entered service with the PLA as a …

May 15, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the NORINCO QLZ87 (Type 87) Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) including pictures.

Aug 28, 2014 · The QLZ-87 Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) is a fascinating weapon. Unlike the much larger AGLs used elsewhere in the world the QLZ-87, in its lightweight/bipod configuration, is on par with a 7.62mm General Purpose Machine Gun with respect to size and weight, and is used in a similar support role by a single solider.

Aug 21, 2014 · Authored by Timothy Yan, “The Chinese QLZ87 Automatic Grenade Launcher” examines the development history and technical capability of this automatic grenade launcher (AGL) and its ammunition, as...

The QLZ-87 (also known as Type 87) 35 mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL) is an air-cooled, gas operated fully automatic weapon and is crew transportable (12~20 kg) with limited amounts of ammunition.