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
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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