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Valmet M78 Specifications
Cartridge: 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943
System of operation: -
Length: 1060 mm (41.73 in)
Weight: 4.7 kg (10lb 6oz)
Barrel: 480 mm (18.9 in)
Rifling: 4 grooves, right hand twist
Magazine capacity: 15 or 30 rounds
Magazine type: detachable box
Rafe of fire: 650 rds/min
Sights: standard iron
Country of origin: Finland
In production: 1978-86


The Valmet M78 is a heavy-barreled light support variant of the Valmet M76 assault rifle. In addition to firing the 7.62×39mm Soviet cartdige, variants firing 5.56×45mm and 7.62×51mm were also produced.


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