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Kel-Tec RDB vs Norinco Type 97 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Kel-Tec RDB vs Norinco Type 97
Kel-Tec RDB
vs
Norinco Type 97
Side-by-side technical comparison
Kel-Tec RDB
Rifles
In production
Norinco Type 97
Rifles
In production
Overview
Spec
Kel-Tec RDB
Norinco Type 97
Manufacturer
Kel-Tec CNC Industries
Norinco
Country
United States
China
Production
2015–present
1997–present
Units produced
Unknown
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Kel-Tec RDB
Norinco Type 97
Overall length
737 mm
755mm (29.7 in)
Barrel length
432 mm
490mm (19.3 in)
Weight
3.2 kg
3.35 kg (7.4 lb) empty
Magazine capacity
30 rounds
30 rounds STANAG
Action type
long-stroke gas piston
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt — bullpup
Trigger type
single-stage
Bullpup linkage trigger
Calibers
Kel-Tec RDB
5.56x45mm NATO
Norinco Type 97
5.56x45mm NATO
Kel-Tec RDB
Norinco Type 97
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Sights
Rail only (optics required)
High-profile carrying handle with diopter rear, hooded front post — 3 position
