SuChi-79

The SuChi-79 (スチ79), officially the Súng Trường 79 (スˊㄥ チウㄚ`ㄥ 79; Rifle 79), is a Hoaian 5.8×42mm rifle developed from the Arshavati and  rifles, with adaptations for local conditions and production capabilities. One of the most widely-produced AK-74 copies, the SuChi-79 has been widely exported around the world. Originally produced by the 8th and 15th State Arms Manufacturing Factories, production of the SuChi-79 was handed over to Congnam, which continues to produce the rifle mainly for export.

In 1975, the Hoaian government took note of Arshavat's development of the AK-74 and began looking into the benefits of adopting an intermediate cartridge service rifle to replace the AKMs and local AKM copies (SuChi-56) in use with the People's Army of Dai Hoa. A four-year development and trial process resulted in the creation of the 5.8×42mm Dai Hoa Intermediate round and the SuChi-79, which began production at state factories in 1979. The SuChi-79 was mainly based on AK-74 rifles that were purchased through third parties, though there are clear differences in the gas regulator and bolt carrier assembly.

The SuChi-79 was the official standard-issue service rifle of the People's Army until the Morita Type-64 assault rifle was officially adopted as the military's new service rifle in 2005. The SuChi-79 remains in use in the Dai Hoa military and is slowly being phased out by the Type-64, though adoption is low. Even within the People's Army, some units (such as the Navy) continue to use AKMs or SuChi-56 as their service rifle.