Type 79 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
Type 79 is a Chinese submachine gun chambered for 7.62×25mm Tokarev, introduced in 1979. It uses a gas-operated system and a 20-round box magazine; serial production began in 1981.
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Caliber | 7.62×25mm Tokarev |
| Weight (unloaded) | 1.750 kg |
| Length | 740 mm |
| Barrel length | 250 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 20 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 650 rpm |