The Kokang Allied Forces in northern Myanmar recently have a new **, which is the imitation of the "Type 81" rifle. The rifle looks similar to the Chinese Type 81 rifle, but it was actually made in a local arsenal by the Kachin or Wa forces in northern Burma. Both of these forces have good relations with the Kokang Allied Army, and neither of them wants the Burmese army to enter northern Myanmar, so they provided this imitation rifle to the Kokang Allied Army to support them against the Tatmadaw Army.
Although the appearance of this imitation rifle is similar to that of the "Type 81" rifle, it is actually inferior in quality and performance to the original one. Their stock and other parts are made of engineering plastic instead of wood, which saves costs but also reduces durability and comfort. Such imitation is an infringement of intellectual property rights, and we should oppose it.
However, the Kokang allies were very fond of this replica rifle, and it could even be said that they were their favorite. This is because this rifle has many advantages that are suitable for fighting in the mountainous jungles of northern Burma. They are powerful, have a long range and high accuracy, and can hit enemies at long distances, as well as penetrate dense woods. In the event of an ambush on the road below the hill, they can also easily penetrate enemy vehicles, and the 5 of NATOThe 56mm bullet does not do this. They use 762mm bullets, which are common and inexpensive in northern Myanmar, can be easily replenished by the Kokang allies.
In addition, the tactics and strategy of the Kokang allies also determined that they needed such rifles. The Kokang Allied Army had very few heavy forces, and they could not engage the Burmese army head-on, so they could only use guerrilla warfare to take advantage of the terrain in northern Myanmar to launch a surprise attack on the Burmese army in a covert manner. In this case, their soldiers could not count on logistical support and could only fight on the ammunition they carried. In this case, the slow rate of fire of this imitation rifle becomes an advantage, because it saves ammunition, allowing the soldier to fight with one or two hundred rounds for a week or two. Moreover, this rifle can also be equipped with a bayonet, which increases the ability to fight in close combat. Of course, the total ammunition of the Kokang Allied Army was not much.
So, on the whole, the Kokang Allied Army has its own reasons for using this imitation Type 81 rifle. Although this rifle is not genuine, it is very suitable for their combat environment and tactical needs.