| Calibre |
7.62 x 39 mm |
| Muzzle velocity |
670 – 700 m/s |
| Number of grooves in barrel |
4 |
| Overall length of carbine with extended stock |
754 mm |
| Overall length of carbine with folded stock |
544 mm |
| Barrel length |
299 mm |
| Length of sight line |
264 mm |
| Extent of rear sight |
from 100 to 800 m |
| Width of rifle |
59 mm |
| Height of rifle without magazine |
180 mm |
| Practical rate of fire |
20 shots/min |
| Maximum range of fire |
2,500 m |
| Lethal effect of projectile |
2,500 m |
| Weight of rifle (without magazine, with metal folding stock) |
2.93 kg |
| Weight of rifle with loaded magazine |
3.63 kg |
| Weight of empty magazine |
0.21 kg |
| Weight of full magazine |
0.70 kg |
| Trigger pull |
2.5 to 2.7 kg (24.5 to 26.5 N) |