LMP 2000
| LMP 2000 | |
|---|---|
 LMP 2000 on display | |
| Type | General-purpose machine gun |
| Place of origin |  Nikolia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2011-present |
| Used by | Nikolia  Kyashi  Arabona |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Filipovski Weapons Systems,ff VTI |
| Designed | 2005 |
| Manufacturer | Filipovski Weapons Systems |
| Produced | 2010-present |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm |
| Caliber | 7.62×51mm |
| Action | Gas-operated rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 640/720/800 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 810 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 600 m (bipod) |
| Maximum firing range | 1,200–1,500 m (gun mount) |
| Feed system | 50-round belt in drum container or 120-round belt in separate box |
| Sights | Diopter sight |
The LMP 2000 (LMP - Laki mitraljez pešadije in Serbian or Light Infantry Machine gun) is a belt-fed 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Nikolian weapons manufacturer Filipovski Weapons Systems as a further development of the LMP 62. The weapon is designed as a joint project of Filipovski Weapons Systems and Military Technical Institute of Nikolia and is intended to replace the LMP 62 in use by 2025. As of 2019, about 35% of the units received the updates.
Design
The LMP 2000 is, like its predecessor, the LMP 62, chambered for 7.62×51mm standard cartridge, however, unlike LMP 62, the LMP 2000 is gas-operated and employs a completely revamped weapon's operation. The fire selector is ambidextrous and contains the safety and three firing positions, thus allowing for a selectable fire rate. The butt stock is modular and can easily be adjusted in length, and a numerous of Picatinny allow its user to attach various different optical sights and other accessories. The quick-change barrel has a heat shield and a carrying/barrel exchange handle which allows for a quick and easy barrel changing without protective gloves. The iron sights consist of a collapsible front sight and a height and windage adjustable rear diopter sight. For feeding, 50-round belted ammunition pouches or 120-round belted ammunition boxes can be mounted on the left side and the weapon can be installed on all mounts or bipods originally designed for LMP 62.
