The Type 79 is a Chinese-made assault rifle that was first produced in 1979. It is chambered in the 7.62x39mm round and is gas-operated with a rotating bolt. The Type 79 is a selective-fire weapon with a cyclic rate of fire of
The Type 69 and Type 79 are Chinese first generation main battle tanks. Both were developments of the Type 59 medium tank with technologies derived from the T-62. They were the first indigenously developed main battle tanks by China, although also classified as medium tanks while in development and service. Their lineage from the T-54A can be seen through the distinct gap between the first and second road wheels. Other improvements included a new engine, ballistic computers, and laser rangefinders. The more advanced Type 79 variant was equipped with a 105 mm rifled gun which was also found on the Type 80 tank.