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Norinco Type 86S
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Assault Rifles · People's Republic of China · 1980
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NorincoType86S

Norinco Type 86S
Norinco Type 86S Photo: United States Marshals Service · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina North Industries Group Corporation Limited
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators7 countries
Quantity2,000
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
61/83
Cold War
205/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
40
Weight
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Norinco Type 86S
Production
1980–
Quantity
2,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
61
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1980
  • Weight (Empty)3.59 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity710 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Maximum Range400 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production2,000
  • Production Start1980
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
2,000
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
Firearm configuration where the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, reducing overall length while maintaining barrel length.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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