Type 58 assault rifle
Assault rifle made in North Korea derived from the Soviet AK-47 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Type 58 (Korean: 58식자동보총) is an assault rifle made in North Korea derived from the Soviet AK-47[4] designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. This was the first weapon made in North Korea alongside the PPSh-41, made under license as the Type 49.[5] It was made in Factory 61 and 65[5] in Chongjin.[3]
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Type 58 | |
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Type | Assault rifle |
Place of origin | North Korea |
Service history | |
In service | 1958–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | |
Production history | |
Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov[lower-alpha 1] |
Manufacturer | Factory 61/65 |
Produced | 1958–1968[3] |
No. built | 800,000[4] |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
Action | Gas-operated |
Rate of fire | 600–650 rounds/min[3] |
Feed system | 30-round detachable AK magazines |
Sights | Iron sights |
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