Zastava M84
| Zastava M84 | |
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A Zastava M84 | |
| Type | General-purpose machine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Yugoslavia |
| Service history | |
| Wars |
Yugoslav Wars Syrian Civil War[1] Iraq War (2014–present)[2] |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1984 |
| Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 8.8 kg (19 lb) |
| Length | 1,175 mm (46.3 in) |
| Barrel length | 658 mm (25.9 in) |
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| 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 |
The Zastava M84 is a general-purpose machine gun manufactured by – then – Yugoslav Zastava Arms company.[3][4] It is gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed and fully automatic shoulder fired weapon.
The M84 is a direct copy of the Soviet PK machine gun, the sole difference being in stock, which is not hollowed like on the original and is made out of a different wood type.
Variants
M84
The standard M84 is intended for infantry use, and is derived from the Soviet-made PK machine gun. 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 PKS) 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
Afghanistan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia (former user)
Iraq
Montenegro
Macedonia
Serbia[5]
Gallery
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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
External links
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