China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) · Sniper-Rifle · Discontinued · 1979
| Weight (empty) | 4400 g (155.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1225 mm (48.23") |
| Barrel Length | 620 mm (24.41") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 830 m/s (2723 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3304 J (2437 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The Type 79 Sniper Rifle is a Chinese-manufactured copy of the Soviet Dragunov SVD, produced by Norinco beginning in 1979 for the People's Liberation Army. The rifle is functionally identical to the original SVD, utilizing the same short-stroke gas piston operating system and rotating bolt, chambered in 7.62x54mmR. The Type 79 was China's first dedicated sniper rifle and was produced in response to the PLA's need for a designated marksman capability identified during the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1...
Country of Origin: China