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Type 56 assault rifle
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The Type 56 is a Chinese assault rifle which is a copy of the Soviet AK-47 assault rifle. The Type 56 was first used by the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong during the Vietnam War along with the Soviet AK-47 and AKM assault rifles. The Type 56 is used by many armies and battlefields in Africa, Western Asia and Asia.
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Type 56 assault rifle | |
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Type | Assault rifle |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Service history | |
In service | 1956–now |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Vietnam War and many other conflicts in Africa and Asia |
Production history | |
Designed | 1956 |
Produced | 1956–now |
Variants | Type 56 Type 56-1 Type 56-2 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) empty 10.5 lbs (4.8 kg) loaded |
Length | 34.3 in (87 cm) |
Barrel length | 16.4 in (41.6 cm) |
Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
Caliber | 7.62 mm |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 600 rounds/minute |
Muzzle velocity | 710~730 meters/second |
Effective firing range | 400 meters |
Feed system | 30 round magazine |
Sights | Iron sights |
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