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Not to be confused with Zastava M84 license-built Škorpion vz. 61.
Zastava M84
Right side view of the M84
TypeGeneral-purpose machine gun
Place of originYugoslavia
Service history
In service1980s–present
Used bySee Users
WarsLebanese Civil War
Liberian Civil Wars
Yugoslav Wars
Production history
Designed1980s
ManufacturerZastava Arms
Produced1980s–present
VariantsM84
M86
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 Zastava Arms.[1][2] It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed and fully automatic shoulder-fired weapon.

The M84 is a clone of the Soviet PKM, the sole difference being in the stock, which is not hollow like the original and is made out of a different type of wood.

Variants

M84

The M84 is intended for infantry use, and is derived from the Soviet PKM, however the M84 has the flash hider from the original PK. It is also configured for tripod mounting (like the PKS).

M86

The M86 is a clone of 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. ^ "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
  2. ^ "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)
  3. ^ a b c Republic of Serbia: Ministry of Economy and of Regional Development. Annual Report on the Transfers of Controlled Goods in 2008. pp. 51, 53. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014 – via Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Wondo Omanyundu, Jean-Jacques (23 May 2018). "Joseph Kabila continues to over-equip his regime militarily for the upcoming political deadlines". desc-wondo.org.
  5. ^ United Nations Security Council (25 Oct 2002). Report of the Panel of Experts concerning Liberia (S/2002/1115) (PDF). p. 18.
  6. ^ Infantry weapons
  7. ^ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhiWvloVMAEAyuV.jpg
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