The Type 85 HMG is a heavy machine gun designed in China for the People's Liberation Army. It is a further improved version of the Type 77 heavy machine gun, which was a new design aiming for replaces DShK. It is used on vehicles much like the American M2 Browning, but it was primarily designed as an anti-aircraft gun as it is usually issued with a low-magnification scope that has a targeting reticle for both infantry and aircraft. The weapon can also be used on a lightweight tripod and can attach a tubular shoulder stock for infantry use.