The Norinco Type 81 assault rifle entered into production and service in the early 1980s and is still being produced and offered for export sale. Its design and operating system incorporates elements of the Dragunov SVD, Simonov SKS, and AK-47 series rifles.
Norinco Type 81
Silhouette (Visual Identification)
| Category | Assault Rifles |
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| Operating system | gas, selective-fire |
| Cartridge | |
| Length | 955 mm |
| Feeding | detachable box or drum magazine |
Global distribution map
Weapon prevalence
Country of origin
Licensed production
Production without a license
Country of origin
Licensed production
Production without a license
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The Norinco Type 81 is found in 12
countries
according to our data.
This map is a reflection of data on global distribution and production provided primarily by the BwVC. It is not exhaustive. If you would like to add to or amend the data, please click here.
Global distribution list
The data on global distribution and production is provided primarily by the BwVC, but also from national and regional focal points on SALW control; data published by think tanks, international organizations and experts; and/or data provided by individual researchers on SALW. It is not exhaustive. If you would like to add to or amend the data, please click here.
Symbol legend
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Country of origin |
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Licensed production |
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Production without a licence |
| G | Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. |
| N | Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. |
| U | Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. |
It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it.
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Algeria
(DZA)
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G
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Bangladesh
(BGD)
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G
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China
(CHN)
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G
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Côte d’Ivoire
(CIV)
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G
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Djibouti
(DJI)
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G
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Niger
(NER)
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G
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Sudan
(SDN)
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G
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Tajikistan
(TJK)
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G
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Tanzania
(TZA)
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G
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Visual Identification (Silhouette)
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