Zastava M84 | |
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Type | General-purpose machine gun |
Place of origin | Yugoslavia |
Service history | |
In service | 1985–present [1] |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Liberian Civil Wars Yugoslav Wars War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War Northern Mali conflict Bosnian War |
Production history | |
Designed | 1984 |
Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
Produced | 1984–present [1] |
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 |
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The M84 is intended for infantry use, against enemy infantry and light vehicles. It is also configured for tripod mounting (like the PKS). [5]
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