Type 79

The Type 79 (1979年式7.62mm轻型冲锋枪; 1979 Type 7.62mm Submachine Gun") but more commonly known (79式冲锋枪; literally: "79 Type Submachine Gun") is the first generation indigenous sub-machine gun used by the Chinese military, security, and police forces. The submachine gun was type classified in 1979 and entered mass production in 1983. The Type 79 is widely equipped by the PLAAF, scout and special operation units, as well as the People's Armed Police (PAP) and the Public Security Police.