Type 87
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See also: Japanese Type 87 air defence vehicle
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| Caliber | 35x114 mm grenade |
| Operation | Air cooling, Blowback operation |
| Overall length | 38 in (970 mm) |
| Maximum effective range | 1,914 yd (1,750 m) |
| Rate of fire | 500 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 219 ft/s (200 m/s) |
| Weight, launcher (light config. w/scope) | 26 lb (12 kg) |
| Weight, launcher (heavy config.) | 44 lb (20 kg) |
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 pierces armour up to 80 mm thick and produces fragments to kill or wound personnel within 10 meters of the point of impact. The Type 87 can fire on a tripod or by 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.
