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 carbine as the standard service rifle of the People's Liberation Army during the 1980s. [2]

Nov 9, 2021 · The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62×39, with less recoil.

Mar 2, 2015 · Chinese People’s Liberation Army soldiers practicing with their folding-stocked Type 81-1 rifles. While externally similar to an AKM, the Type 81 series is mechanically and operationally distinct.

Jun 29, 2021 · The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62x39, with less recoil.

Feb 18, 2019 · The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62×39, with less recoil.

Oct 20, 2017 · The Type 81 has long been promised as the next non-restricted 7.62x39 rifle. We get our hands on a pre-production prototype to see if the hype is warranted.

Aug 16, 2019 · The Type 81 was a small arms family of rifle and LMG developed to finally replace the SKS and RPD in Chinese military service. When the Chinese and Soviets parted ways, China was making milled AKs, but did not have the stamped AKM technical data package.

Jan 7, 2018 · Type 81 Design & Usability. The Type 81 is a really unique design made in China; incorporating features from the AK47, Dragunov, and SKS. The gas system has 3 settings: 0 for off/firing rifle grenades, 1 for normal, and 2 for extremely gunked up guns.

the Chinese Type 56. The weapon shares several identical components with the Type 56, including the side-folding stock of the Type 56-2 and the standard 30-round magazine common to most 7.62 x 39 mm Kalashnikov-pattern weapons. See Weapon iD sheet for ‘Kalashnikov AKM’. Protrudes beyond sight Type 81 Type 81-1 Ends at sight

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 introduced into PLA service in 1981 but did not become widely distributed until the late 1980s.