Underfolding-stock variant of the Type 56, replacing the fixed wood stock with a steel underfolder for vehicle crews and airborne units. Retains the spike bayonet on most production runs. Type: Rifle Action: Select-Fire Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1963, China Weight: 29 oz Overall length: 7.68" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Airborne, Vehicle Crew