The New Chinese 20E 8.6mm Belt-Fed Machine Gun

By Lynndon Schooler

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The 20E, a new machine gun unveiled by the Chinese at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, is a part of the 201 series and is chambered in the unique 8.6mm caliber. As the world is on the brink of a .338 revolution for machine guns, this caliber is a standout feature of the 20E. However, the specific .338 cartridge used is not specified in available information, leaving room for speculation. It could be the 8.6x70mm Lapua Magnum, the .338 Norma Magnum, or a proprietary cartridge. Notably, China is currently a producer of the .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition.Chinese Firearms @ TFB: Chinese AKs – The Most Controversial Kalashnikov Variant. Part 4 – Modern Variants of Type 56 and Chinese AK 103 China Builds A Recoilless 7.62 Round… For Drones! IDEX 2023: The Modern Small Arms of China Why Do I See CF98, The Chinese Service Pistol, In My Nightmares?The 20E appears based on a smaller general-purpose machine gun called QJY-201, chambered in 7.62×51. Although the 20E features an unusual caliber, sources speculate it is intended for export. The patent

Source: The Firearm Blog