Vz. 52 machine gun
| vz. 52 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1952–1964 |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Václav Holek |
| Designed | 1950s |
| Manufacturer | Zbrojovka Brno |
| No. built | 8.000 |
| Variants | vz. 52/57 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.0 kg (17.64 lb) |
| Length | 1,045 mm (41.1 in) |
| Barrel length | 583 mm (23.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×45mm (vz. 52), 7.62×39mm (vz. 52/57) |
| Action | Gas-operated, tilting breechblock |
| Rate of fire | 900-1150 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 760 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 900/800 m |
| Maximum firing range | 2800 m |
| Feed system | 50-round belt or 25-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The vz. 52 (7,62mm lehký kulomet vzor 52) is a Czechoslovak light machine gun developed after the Second World War for the Czechoslovak Armed Forces.