Type 87, 35 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
The Type 87 (also known as QLZ87) 35 mm automatic grenade launcher (AGL) is an air-cooled, blowback operated, fully automatic weapon and is crew transportable (12~20 kg) with limited amounts of ammunition. It can fire a variety of 35 mm grenades stored in the 6-, 9-, or 12-round cartridge drum.
The Type 87 is described by NORINCO as "Mini Infantry Artillery". The 35 mm grenade will pierce armour up to 80 mm thick, and will produce fragments to kill or wound personnel within 10 meters of the point of impact.
The Type 87 can fire on a tripod, or using the bipod fixed on the barrel. It can also be mounted on armoured vehicles or helicopters. The launcher is capable of attacking low-flying air targets as well as targets on the ground.
SPECIFICATIONS
Calibre: 35 mm
Muzzle velocity: 200 m/s
Max range: 1,750 m
Weight: (Light config, with scope) 12 kg; (Heavy config) 20 kg
Elevation: 10 to 70 degrees
Horizontal : 360 degrees
Fire rate: 500 rds/ min
