Zastava M72

The Zastava M72 is a light machine gun developed and manufactured by then Yugoslav Zastava Arms company. The M72 was patterned after the Soviet RPK light machine gun.

Zastava M72
Zastava M72
TypeLight machine gun
Place of originYugoslavia
Service history
In service1973–present
Used bySee Users
WarsOromo conflict
Soviet–Afghan War
Iran–Iraq War
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Yugoslav Wars
Iraq War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Syrian Civil War
Production history
Designed1972
ManufacturerZastava Arms
Producedsince 1973
Specifications
Mass5.5 kg
Length1025 mm
Barrel length542 mm

Cartridge7.62×39mm
ActionGas-actuated (rotating bolt)
Rate of fire620 RPM
Muzzle velocity745 m/s
Effective firing range400 m
Feed system30, 40 round box magazines or 75 round drum magazine
SightsAdjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights
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