FA-MAS Type 62
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| FA-MAS Type 62 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Iron sights |
The FA-MAS Type 62 is a
5.56×45mm cartridge caused the French to rethink their approach and the project was eventually cancelled. The Type 62's bayonet was later adopted for use on the FAMAS
rifle.
Predecessors
Type-55
The MAS-55 has its gas piston underneath its barrel and operated in a similar way to the FM1924/29 light machine gun but resulted in a heavy rifle for its type. [5]
Type-56
The Type-56 was a simpler alternative to the Type-55 and was closer to the FN FAL.
Type-59
The Type-59 came with an improved stock and foregrip. It also came with a folding stock, bipod and infra-red sight as the AP61.