Includes the Norinco 320 UZI and the Norinco Ultra 87 12-gauge shotgun. Modern Defense Catalog (International)
The contemporary international catalog is broadly divided into two major commercial domains: and Small Arms/Civilian Firearms . Each serves entirely distinct consumer markets and geopolitical clients. 1. Heavy Military and Defense Systems norinco catalog
Norinco produced numerous variants of the Kalashnikov platform, often referred to as the , NHM-90 , or simply the Type 56-S . Includes the Norinco 320 UZI and the Norinco
However, the catalog is perhaps most famous for its role in the "knock-off" culture of the defense industry. Norinco has historically been criticized—and litigated against—for producing clones of Western designs. The most notorious example is the Norinco CQ rifle, an unlicensed copy of the American M16, and their copies of the Israeli Tavor and the Russian AK-47. These items in the catalog have made Norinco a pariah among Western competitors, who accuse the state-owned enterprise of intellectual property theft. Despite the controversy, these clones have proven popular in the global market due to their low cost and surprising durability. This aspect of the catalog highlights a divergence in global values: while the West prioritizes patents and proprietary technology, the Norinco catalog prioritizes accessibility and the pragmatic dissemination of proven military utility. Despite the controversy
China North Industries Corporation, commonly known as Norinco , was established in 1980 with the aim of modernizing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and generating foreign exchange through exports. Its initial offerings were largely clones of Soviet designs, such as the Type 56 assault rifle (a variant of the AK-47) and various Tokarev-style pistols. These early products established the company’s reputation for producing "rugged, affordable, and functional" firearms. Evolution of the Product Line