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China’s Type 81 Rifle Can Fire 15,000 Rounds Before Maintenance

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The Kalashnikov-inspired rifle is a remarkable piece of engineering, combining the Soviet design with a new firing mechanism and several other innovations. In the ...
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The Type 81 Rifle Was China’s First Taste of Military Power

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 ...