The Probert Encyclopaedia of Warfare

TYPE 79 SUB-MACHINE-GUN

The Norinco Type 79 is a Chinese low-cost sub-machine-gun made from steel stampings. It is chambered for the Soviet 7.62 mm Pistol cartridge and takes a 20-round magazine. The rate of fire is selective fully automatic at 650 rounds-per-minute with a muzzle velocity of 500 meters-per-second.
Research Type 79 Sub-machine-gun