Who can supply CS/LM2B 14.5mm Anti-aircraft system?
STEC Armour able to supply Chinese CS/LM2B 14.5mm anti-aircraft gun system. Made in China
The CS/LM2B is a modern Chinese 14.5mm anti-aircraft machine gun system designed primarily for low-altitude air defense and engaging light armored ground targets.
In the context of STEC Armour Malaysia, the company acts as a key regional integrator and supplier. While the system is manufactured in China, STEC Armour facilitates the procurement for international market.
Technical Specifications: CS/LM2B 14.5mm
The CS/LM2B is an evolution of the classic Soviet ZPU series but with significant modern upgrades in materials and sighting.
FeatureSpecification
Caliber: 14.5 × 114 mm
Ammunition Type: Armor-Piercing Incendiary (API), Tungsten-core Sabots (DGJ02)
Rate of Fire: ~1,000 rounds per minute (Cyclic)
Effective Range: 2,000 meters (Vertical & Horizontal)
Ammunition Capacity: 140-round belt-fed box
Total Weight: < 550 kg (relatively lightweight for its class)
Optics: Dual-purpose optical sight (Direct/Indirect) + Night Lighting
Strategic Use Case
The 14.5mm round is significantly more powerful than the standard .50 cal (12.7mm), offering nearly twice the kinetic energy. This makes the CS/LM2B particularly effective against:
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UAVs and Drones: Modern low-flying tactical drones.
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Light Armored Vehicles: It can penetrate most APC side-armor at 500–800 meters.
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Low-Flying Helicopters: Its high rate of fire creates an effective "wall of lead" for area denial.