Type-56

The SKS Type 56 (or simply SKS) is a Russian semi-automatic rifle designed by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov in 1944. The Soviets quickly phased it out the carbine by the AK-47, but after so many produced, remained in service for decades afterwards. Many were sold to countries such as China, who designated it as the Type 56, and North Korea. Communist Vietnamese forces acquired many rifles from China after the Cultural Revolution.

Appearances in Battlefield
The Type 56 appears in Battlefield Vietnam.

Battlefield Vietnam
The Type 56 is issued to the Support and Scout kits of the NVA and Viet Cong factions. It has a 10 round clip, a good fire rate, high recoil and good damage. It can usually kill in 3-4 shots. Its high recoil can be a nuisance for longer ranges, but going prone can easily regulate the recoil to a more controllable manner. It can be considered an equivalent to the USMC and South Vietnamese M14.

Trivia

 * The Type 56 has a folded-in bayonet, but it is unusable in-game.