Zastava M72
| Zastava M72/M72A | |
|---|---|
 An Iraqi Soldier with a Zastava M72 | |
| Type | Light Machine Gun |
| Place of origin |  Serbia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1973-Present |
| Wars | Yugoslav Wars, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Zastava Arms ("Zastava oružje") |
| Designed | 1972 |
| Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
| No. built | 120,000+ |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.5 kg |
| Length | 1025 mm |
| Barrel length | 542 mm |
| Cartridge | 7.62x39mm |
| Action | Gas-actuated (rotating bolt) |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic, fully-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 745 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 400 m |
| Feed system | 30, 40 round magazines or 75 round drums |
| Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
The M72/M72A is a 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
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