title: FA-MAS Type 62
text: # FA-MAS Type 62
  
  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. It was the last in series of 40 different prototype rifles designed between 1952 and 1962. 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.
  
  ### 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.
  
  