Historical Photos of the Day: Type 87A in PAP and PLA Service

The Type 87A represents the refined, polished variant of the original Type 87 featuring improved materials, upgraded polymer furniture, and better‑ventilated handguards. While the baseline Type 87 served primarily as a development platform for China’s new 5.8×42 mm cartridge, the Type 87A was the more mature, ergonomic version that saw limited use in both the PAP and select PLA units for a

May 3, 2026
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Historical Photos of the Day: Type 87A in PAP and PLA Service

The Type 87A represents the refined, polished variant of the original Type 87 featuring improved materials, upgraded polymer furniture, and better‑ventilated handguards. While the baseline Type 87 served primarily as a development platform for China’s new 5.8×42 mm cartridge, the Type 87A was the more mature, ergonomic version that saw limited use in both the PAP and select PLA units for a

May 3, 2026
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