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Valmet M78
| Valmet M78 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge: | 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943 |
| System of operation: | - |
| Length: | 1060 mm (41.73 in) |
| Mass: | 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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