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The Type 81 Rifle Tested China’s Arms Prowess—Did It Impress?

Here’s What You Need to Remember: 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 ...
The National Interest

Can China’s Type 81 Rifle Rival the AK-47?

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The end result was an impressive fusion of designs. The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing ...