Beretta ARX160 vs Norinco Type 81

Side-by-side technical comparison

Beretta ARX160

RiflesIn production

Norinco Type 81

RiflesIn production

Overview

Spec

Beretta ARX160

Norinco Type 81

Manufacturer

Norinco (China North Industries Corporation)

Country

Production

2008–present

1981–present

Units produced

Unknown

Approximately 3,000,000

Specifications

Spec

Beretta ARX160

Norinco Type 81

Overall length

840–920 mm

955 mm

Barrel length

406 mm

445 mm

Weight

3.0–3.5 kg

3.4 kg

Magazine capacity

30 rounds

30 rounds

Action type

short-stroke gas piston

Short-stroke gas piston

Trigger type

single-stage

Single stage

Sights

Backup iron sights, full-length rail

Adjustable iron sights

Calibers

Beretta ARX160

5.56x45mm NATO 7.62x39mm Soviet

Norinco Type 81

7.62x39mm Soviet

Beretta ARX160 Norinco Type 81

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