Zastava M72

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Zastava M72/M72A
Type Light Machine Gun
Place of origin Flag of Serbia Serbia
Service history
Wars Yugoslav Wars, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Production history
Designer Zastava Arms ("Zastava oružje")
Manufacturer Zastava Arms
Number built N/A
Specifications
Weight 5.5 kg
Length 1025 mm
Barrel length 542 mm

Cartridge 7.62x39mm
Action Gas-actuated (rotating bolt)
Rate of fire Semi-automatic, fully-automatic
Muzzle velocity 745 m/s
Effective range 400 m
Feed system 30 rounds
Sights Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights

The M72/M72A is a modern military light machine gun developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms of Kragujevac, Republic of Serbia. The M72/M72A is designed on the basis of famous Kalashnikov rifles from Russia, which was proven in numerous wars fought worldwide in the last fifty years of its honorable service.

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[edit] Overview

The Zastava M72/M72A rifle chambers and fires the 7.62x39mm M43 round. It is gas-operated, air-cooled, drum-fed firearm with a fixed stock.

[edit] History and Variants

In serial production, Zastava Arms produces two variants of the rifle – M72 and M72A.

[edit] Design and Features

The Zastava M72/M72A is a gas-operated, air-cooled, drum-fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a folding stock.

[edit] Factory Accessories

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