(34.3 in ) fixed wooden stock 875 mm (34.4 in) folding stock extended 645 mm (25.4 in) stock folded Barrel length 415 mm (16.3 in) Cartridge 7.62x39mm M43 Action Gas-operated , rotating bolt Rate of fire 600 rounds/min Muzzle velocity 715 m/s (2,346 ft/s) Effective range 300 metres (330 yd) full