Type 74 Chinese Flamethrower
Type 74
Flamethrower
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 74 Chinese Flamethrower
Designation
Type 74
Alternate Designation
Type 74
Equipment Type
Flamethrower
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1972
Description
The Type 74 Chinese Flamethrower is man portable flamethrower of Chinese origin. The design is very similar to the Soviet LPO-50. The Type 74 was developed to increase effectiveness while reducing the weight at the same time.
System
Alternate Designation
Type 74
Type
Flamethrower
Caliber
14.5 mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Recoil Force
65 kg
Ignition
2x incendiary cartridge near muzzle
Trigger Type
Electrical trigger
Power Source
Replaceable battery in flame gun
Reloading Time
4 to 6 minutes
Firing Range
45 meter direct fire range
Expulsion Time
2 to 3 seconds per cylinder
Dimensions
Length
0.85 m
Weight
20 kg complete system with full tanks
Fuel
Fuel Type
Gasoline with thickening powder
Caliber
14.5 mm
Cylinder Capacity
4 liters per cylinder
Number of Cylinders
3 ea
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.85 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
20 kg
Operators (2)
China
Ukraine
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