FA-MAS Type 62
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The FA-MAS Type 62 is a 7.62×51mm NATO rifle developed by the French Army as a replacement for the MAS-49/56.[1][2] It was the last in series of 40 different prototype rifles designed between 1952 and 1962,[3][4] and bears a resemblance to the FN FAL.[5] However, the introduction of the 5.56×45mm cartridge caused the French to rethink their approach and the project was eventually cancelled. Although, 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 machine gun but resulted in a heavy rifle for its type. [6]
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.
See also
References
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