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{{distinguish2| [[Škorpion vz. 61|Zastava M84]] license-built Škorpion vz. 61 }}
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Revision as of 00:12, 21 December 2016

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Zastava M84
The Zastava M84 displayed on a tripod
TypeGeneral-purpose machine gun
Place of originYugoslavia
Service history
In service1984–present
Used bySee Users
WarsYugoslav Wars
Syrian Civil War[1]
Iraqi Civil War[2]
Production history
DesignerZastava Arms
Designed1984
ManufacturerZastava Arms
Produced1984–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass8.8 kg (19 lb)
Length1,175 mm (46.3 in)
Barrel length658 mm (25.9 in)
Cartridge7.62×54mmR
ActionGas-operated (rotating bolt)
Rate of fire700-800 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity825 m/s
Effective firing range1000 m
Feed systemBelt-fed with 100 and 250 round belts
SightsAdjustable 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

  • A Zastava M84/3
    A Zastava M84/3
  • A Zastava M84
    A Zastava M84
  • Side view of the light machine gun Zastava M84.
    Side view of the light machine gun Zastava M84.
  • A Zastava M84 with telescopic sight
    A Zastava M84 with telescopic sight

References

  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69e12c2Pxqk&feature=youtu.be&t=3m39s
  2. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJNHabYaSlE&feature=youtu.be&t=15s
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) History of Zastava Arms
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Infantry weapons
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