Zastava M80 Explained

Zastava M80
Origin:Yugoslavia/Serbia
Type:Assault rifle
Is Ranged:yes
Design Date:1980
Manufacturer:Zastava Arms
Production Date:1984–
Variants:M80, M80A
Weight:3.6 kg
Length:985 mm
Part Length:460 mm
Cartridge:5.56×45mm NATO
Action:Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate:620 rounds/min
Velocity:915 m/s
Range:600m (2,000feet)
Feed:30-round detachable box magazine
Sights:Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights

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. It was the 5.56 mm version of the Zastava M70, with a longer barrel, later modified in 1990 as the Zastava M90.

Design

It is gas-operated, supports semi-automatic and full-automatic rate of fire.[1]

The M85 is a related compact carbine development of the M80, also chambered in the 5.56 mm round.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: YugoImports ZASTAVA M80 & M80A . Kalashnikov Guns.