- Zastava M72
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caption=Zastava M72/M72A
name=Zastava M72/M72A
type=Light Machine Gun
origin=flagcountry|Serbia
designer=Zastava Arms ("Zastava oružje")
manufacturer=Zastava Arms
cartridge=7.62x39mm
design_date=
prod_date=
service=
operators=Serbia ,Montenegro ,Republic of Macedonia ,Iraq ,Afghanistan ,Private Military Contractors
wars=Yugoslav Wars ,Operation Enduring Freedom ,Operation Iraqi Freedom
spec_type=Rotary-bolt gas-actuated assault rifle
caliber=
part_length=542 mm
ammo=
feed=30 rounds
action=Gas-actuated (rotating bolt)
rate=Semi-automatic, fully-automatic
velocity=745 m/s
range=400 m
weight=5.5 kg
length=1025 mm
sights=Adjustableiron sights , optional mount required for optical sights
variants=
number=N/AThe M72/M72A is a modern military
light machine gun developed and manufactured byZastava Arms ofKragujevac ,Republic of Serbia . The M72/M72A is designed on the basis of famous Kalashnikov rifles fromRussia , which was proven in numerous wars fought worldwide in the last fifty years of its honorable service.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.History and Variants
In serial production,
Zastava Arms produces two variants of the rifle – M72 and M72A.Design and Features
The Zastava M72/M72A is a gas-operated, air-cooled, drum-fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a folding stock.
Factory Accessories
* Knife with
scabbard
*Blank Firing Attachment
* Cleaning kit
* Oil can
* Cleaning rod
* Sling
* 4 spare 30rds magazinesExternal links
* [http://www.zastava-arms.co.yu Official website of the manufacturer Zastava Arms]
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