Zastava M72
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| Zastava M72/M72A | |
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| Type | Light Machine Gun |
| Place of origin | |
| 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 |
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| 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
- Knife with scabbard
- Blank Firing Attachment
- Cleaning kit
- Oil can
- Cleaning rod
- Sling
- 4 spare 30rds magazines
[edit] External links
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