Zastava M72

Zastava M72/M72A Type Light Machine Gun Country of Origin Yugoslavia (Serbia) Specifications Length 1025 mm Barrel 542 mm Weight 5.5 kg Cartridge 7.62x39mm action Gas-actuated (rotating bolt) Muzzle velocity 745 m/s Effective range 400 m Feed 30, 40 round magazines or 75 round drums Sights Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights Service History In service 1973-Present Used by Serbia, Montenegro, Republic of Macedonia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Private Military Contractors Wars Yugoslav Wars, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom Production History Designer Zastava Arms ("Zastava oružje") Designed 1972 Manufacturer Zastava Arms Number built 120,000+

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.

It is essentially a Yugoslavian variant of the Soviet RPK LMG.

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

• Official website of the manufacturer Zastava Arms

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