Norinco Type 86S
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The Norinco Type 86S (Chinese: 86S自动步枪[3]; pinyin: 86Szìdòng bùqiāng; lit. '86S Automatic Rifle') is an AKM-type bullpup rifle that was produced by Norinco. Many major parts are interchangeable with other standard Kalashnikov rifles.[4]
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Type | Bullpup rifle |
Place of origin | China |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Norinco |
Produced | 1980s |
No. built | 2000 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.59 kg (empty) |
Length | 667 mm (26 inches) |
Barrel length | 438 mm (17 inches) |
Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
Caliber | 7.62mm |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min[1] |
Muzzle velocity | 710 m/s[1] |
Effective firing range | 300 m |
Maximum firing range | 400 m[1] |
Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
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The Type 86S was designed for export into the United States, where civilian ownership of short-barreled rifles is not permitted by law.[5]