Zastava M84
type of General-purpose machine gun
The Zastava M84 is a general purpose machine gun made from Yugoslavia during the 1980s and is currently manufactured from Serbia. The M84 is a copy of the Soviet PKM general purpose machine gun.
Zastava M84 | |
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![]() The Zastava M84 displayed on a tripod | |
Type | General purpose machine gun |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Service history | |
In service | 1980s–now |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Yugoslav Wars |
Production history | |
Designer | Zastava Arms |
Designed | 1980s |
Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
Produced | 1980s–now |
Variants | M84 M86 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 8.8 kg (19 lb) |
Length | 1,175 mm (46.3 in) |
Barrel length | 658 mm (25.9 in) |
Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
Action | Gas-operated (rotating bolt) |
Rate of fire | 700-800 rounds per minute |
Muzzle velocity | 825 m/s |
Effective firing range | 1000 m |
Feed system | Belt fed with 100 and 250 round belts |
Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
Variants
change- M84: The standard M84 is intended for infantry use, and is derived from the Soviet PKM. It differs from the PK-series in that it has a solid wooden stock and an unfluted barrel. It is also configured for tripod mounting (like the PKMS) and comes with a scope mount (like the PKMSN).
- M86: The M86 variant is based on the PKT, and is designed to mount as a coaxial weapon on tanks and other combat vehicles. The stock, bipod, and iron sights are omitted from this version, and it includes a heavier barrel and electric trigger.
Users
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A Zastava M84/3
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A Zastava M84
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Side view of the light machine gun Zastava M84.
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A Zastava M84 with telescopic sight
References
change- ↑ "Infantry weapons". Archived from the original on 2017-06-08. Retrieved 2017-12-02.
Other websites
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