28 September 2007

Weapons of the Burmese infantry

BBC Photos:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7017413.stm

On first appearance, the AK-47/AKM derivative wielded by the soldier seems to be a Valmet Rk 62. However, the weapon seems to lack a tubular stock. Instead, it has a folding stock of some kind.

Valmet Rk62:
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as43-e.htm

Can it be yet another derivative of the Chinese Type 56? I can't make a clear identification of the assault rifle. If you can identify them, do let me know.

I have also seen Burmese troops wielding M16A1s in other photos. Those are likely to be Chinese-made CQ imitations as China has been a supporter of the junta. The pistol grip may be indicative.

CQ:
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as79-e.htm

The Burmese troops were sporting both AK-47/AKM (7.62mm x 39mm) and M16 (5.56mm x 45mm) type rifles. This may be indicative of a lack of standardisation of calibres due to arms embargoes and so forth. Again, hard to say.

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