The Zastava M80 was a 5.56 mm assault rifle produced by Zastava Arms. The M80 had a fixed wooden stock while the M80A had an under-folding metal stock. It was introduced in the early 1980s.[1] It was the 5.56 mm version of the Zastava M70, with a longer barrel, later modified in 1990 as the Zastava M90.
| Zastava M80 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Yugoslavia/Serbia |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1980 |
| Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
| Produced | 1984–[1] |
| Variants | M80, M80A |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.6 kg |
| Length | 985 mm |
| Barrel length | 460 mm |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 620 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 915 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 600 m (660 yd) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
Design
editIt is gas-operated, supports semi-automatic and full-automatic rate of fire.[2]
The M85 is a related compact carbine development of the M80, also chambered in the 5.56 mm round.
References
edit- ^ a b Walter 2006, p. 213.
- ^ "YugoImports ZASTAVA M80 & M80A". Kalashnikov Guns. Archived March 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
Sources
edit- Walter, John (2006). Rifles of the World. Krause Publications. pp. 213–. ISBN 0-89689-241-7.
- Jane's Infantry Weapons. Vol. 12. p. 227. ISBN 9780710606730.
5 .56 mm M80 rifle with wooden stock and M80A with folding metal stock
External links
edit- "Automatic (assault rifle) Zastava M80 / M85 / M90". Archived from the original on August 8, 2022.