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=Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights
variants=
number=N/A

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.

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 magazines

External links

* [http://www.zastava-arms.co.yu Official website of the manufacturer Zastava Arms]