The Type 81 (Chinese: 81式自动步枪; literally; "Type 81 Automatic Rifle") is a Chinese-designed selective-fire, gas-operated 7.62×39mm assault rifle. It replaced the semi-automatic Type 56 …

The Type 81 assault rifle is an automatic rifle that was used by the Chinese People's Liberation Army from the mid-1980s until 1995. The weapon was introduced into PLA service in 1981 but …

The Type 81 (Chinese: 81式自动步枪; literally; "Type 81 Automatic Rifle") is a Chinese-designed selective-fire, gas-operated 7.62×39mm assault rifle. It replaced the semi-automatic Type 56 …

The Type 81 assault rifle is a Chinese assault rifle adopted by the People's Liberation Army. It incorporates elements of the Dragunov, SKS, and AK series rifles. The weapon was …

Feb 9, 2023 · The primary Type 81 model showcased a fixed buttstock while the Type 81-1 variant introduced a folding skeletal stock for compactness. There was a Light Machine Gun …

During the late 1980s and early 1990s the Type 81, under designation of Type 87, served as a development platform for the next generation of PLA small arms, being used as a test-bed for …

The main Type 81 model has a fixed stock, while the Type 81-1 variant has a folding skeleton stock for compactness. There was also a light machine gun (LMG) for class suppression, the …

The Chinese Type 81 Assault Rifle is the principal automatic rifle used by the People's Liberation Army. It incorporates elements of the Dragunov, SKS, and AK series rifles. The weapon was …

The Type 81 fires the 7.62x39mm round from 30 round magazines. It is able to fire semi-automatic or fully automatic at a cyclic rate of fire of 650 rounds per minute. The light machine …

Type 81 Type 81-1 Type 81 machine gun; Overall length: 955 mm (37.6 in) 750 mm (29.5 in) (butt folded) 1,004 mm (39.5 in) Bore diameter: 7.62 mm (0.300 in)