The Type 56 with a folded spike bayonet Type Place of origin Service history In service 1956–present Used by See Wars Production history Designed 1956 Produced 1956–present Variants Type 56 Type 56-1 Type 56-2 Specifications Weight Type 56: 3.8 kg (8.38 lb) Type 56-1: 3.7 kg (8. How To Instal Flash Player On Ps4. 16 lb) Type 56-2/56-4: 3.9 kg (8.60 lb) QBZ-56C: 2.85 kg (6.28 lb) Length Type 56: 874 mm (34.4 in) Type 56-1/56-2: 874 mm (34.4 in) w/ stock extended,654 mm (25.7 in) w/ stock folded. QBZ-56C: 764 mm (30.1 in) w/ stock extended,557 mm (21.9 in) w/ stock folded. Length Type 56, Type 56-I, Type 56-II: 414 mm (16.3 in) QBZ-56C: 280 mm (11.0 in) 7.62mm 650 rounds/min Type 56, Type 56-I, Type 56-II: 735 m/s (2,411 ft/s) QBZ-56C: 665 m/s (2182 ft/s) Effective firing range 100–800 m sight adjustments. Effective range 300-400 meters Feed system 20, 30, or 40-round detachable box magazine Sights Adjustable The Type 56 is a Chinese assault rifle. It is a variant of the Soviet-designed and. Production started in 1956 at State Factory 66, and since then it has been produced by, who continue to produce the rifle primarily for export. Contents • • • • • • • • • Service history [ ] During the Cold War period, the Type 56 was exported to many countries and guerrilla forces throughout the world.