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.French MAS Type 62FA-MAS Type 62 It was the last in series of 40 different prototype rifles designed between 1952 and 1962.French MAS Type 62FA-MAS Type 62 However, the introduction of the 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. French MAS Type 1955
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 List of battle rifles
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