Type 63 assault rifle
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The Type 63 (Chinese: 63式7.62mm自动步枪) is a Chinese-designed assault rifle with a resemblance to the SKS. The weapon features a fully-automatic rotating bolt system modified from the Type 56 assault rifle instead of the tilting bolt system of the SKS. Overall, the weapon is based on the Type 56 carbine (Chinese SKS) and the Type 56 assault rifle which are both used by the People's Liberation Army.[1]
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Type 63 assault rifle | |
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Type | Assault rifle |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 1963–1978 1963–present (Other countries) |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | |
Production history | |
Designed | 1959–1963 |
Manufacturer | PRC government arsenals |
Specifications | |
Mass | 3.8 kg (8.38 lb) |
Length | 1,033 mm (40.7 in) |
Barrel length | 531 mm (20.9 in) |
Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 750 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 735 m/s (2,411 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 500m |
Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine or standard 30-round AK-47 detachable box magazine (modification) |
Sights | Hooded front post, rear U-notch on sliding tangent |
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It is sometimes known as the Type 68, which is incorrect.[1]