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Zastava M72
Light machine gun / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Zastava M72 is a light machine gun developed and manufactured by then Yugoslav Zastava Arms company.[4][5] The M72 was patterned after the Soviet RPK light machine gun.
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Zastava M72 | |
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![]() Zastava M72 | |
Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | Yugoslavia |
Service history | |
In service | 1973–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Oromo conflict[1] Soviet–Afghan War[2] Iran–Iraq War Nagorno-Karabakh conflict[2] Yugoslav Wars Iraq War Operation Enduring Freedom Syrian Civil War[3] |
Production history | |
Designed | 1972 |
Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
Produced | since 1973 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 5.5 kg |
Length | 1025 mm |
Barrel length | 542 mm |
Cartridge | 7.62×39mm |
Action | Gas-actuated (rotating bolt) |
Rate of fire | 620 RPM |
Muzzle velocity | 745 m/s |
Effective firing range | 400 m |
Feed system | 30, 40 round box magazines or 75 round drum magazine |
Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
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