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Type 63 assault rifle

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The Type 63 is a Chinese 7.62x39mm assault rifle that combined the SKS platform with select-fire capability and a rotating bolt mechanism adapted from the AK-47-derived Type 56. Introduced in 1969 to replace the semi-automatic SKS as the People's Liberation Army's standard service rifle, it was produced from 1969 to 1978 before being prematurely withdrawn due to persistent production and quality-control difficulties. Early examples used milled steel receivers, while later production shifted to pressed and riveted receivers, and the weapon fed from 20-round detachable box magazines. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
7.62x39mm 1
Service Status
In Service 1
Service Status
Retired 2
Weapon Class
Assault rifle 1
Introduced Year
1968 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Rifle 1
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Operated By

People's Liberation Army, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Type 63 assault rifle

Used In

Cambodian Civil War, Wars
Source Wikipedia: Type 63 assault rifle
Kosovo War, Wars
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Vietnam War, Wars
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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Type 63 assault rifle
  • Infobox: service
    1969-present
  • Infobox: cartridge
    7.62×39mm
  • Lead section
    The Type 63 (Chinese: 63式7.62mm自动步枪) is a Chinese 7.62×39mm assault rifle. The weapon's overall design was based on the SKS (known in Chinese service as the Type 56 carbine), but with select fire capability and a rotating bolt system adapted from the Type 56 assault rifle, a derivative of the AK-47.
  • Used In: Vietnam War, Infobox: wars
    Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War Sino-Vietnamese War Cambodian-Vietnamese War Tuareg rebellion (1990-1995) Kosovo War Myanmar Civil War
  • Used In: Cambodian Civil War, Infobox: wars
    Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War Sino-Vietnamese War Cambodian-Vietnamese War Tuareg rebellion (1990-1995) Kosovo War Myanmar Civil War
  • Used In: Kosovo War, Infobox: wars
    Vietnam War Cambodian Civil War Sino-Vietnamese War Cambodian-Vietnamese War Tuareg rebellion (1990-1995) Kosovo War Myanmar Civil War
  • Operated By: People's Liberation Army, Wikipedia article text
    It was originally introduced to replace the SKS as the standard service rifle of the People's Liberation Army, but was prematurely withdrawn from PLA service due to numerous production difficulties.
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2. Wikidata: Type 63 assault rifle
Wikidata Q2036376, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Type 63 assault rifle (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q2036376 (P729 service entry): 1968
Quote, Wikidata Q2036376 (P729 service entry): 1968
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1968.
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