The PLA's airborne corps soldiers in their featured sky gray camouflage uniforms march during ... which has been widely adopted to replace the Type 81 rifles, became the PLA's standard equipment.

The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62x39, with less recoil.

The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62×39, with less recoil.

President Xi Jinping revealed his new military title as commander-in-chief of the PLA’s Joint Battle Command yesterday, as he inspected the command centre wearing a new camouflage uniform.