Zastava M84
Summary
| Country | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Light machine gun |
| Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
Technical specifications
| Zastava M84 | |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | 700 - 800 rounds/min. |
| Caliber | 7.62 x 54 mm |
| Magazine | belt of 100 - 250 rounds |
| Length | 1175 mm (46.3 in) |
| Weight | 11.0 kg (24.3 lb) |
| Range | 1000 m (3281 ft) |
Description
The Zastava M84 is a general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Zastava Arms. It is a licensed copy of the Soviet Union's PKM, with modifications that include a differently shaped stock, and a slightly longer and heavier barrel. The barrel also features slightly different diameter measurements at the gas port and forward of the trunnion.
The M84 is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed weapon capable of fully automatic fire. It is designed for shoulder firing and can be tripod-mounted for infantry support, similar to the PKS variant. It is intended for use against enemy infantry and light vehicles.
Variants include:
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The standard M84, intended for infantry and configured for tripod mounting.
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The M86, a tank machine gun designed for coaxial mounting on vehicles such as the M-84 tank, omits the stock, bipod, and iron sights, and features a heavier barrel and an electric trigger system, similar to the Russian PKMT.
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The M86A, developed for external vehicle mounts, which retains the capability for dismounted use.