Zastava M84 Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Zastava M84
The Zastava M84 displayed on a tripod
Type	General purpose machine gun
Place of origin	Yugoslavia
Service history
In service	1980s–now
Used by	See Users
Wars	Yugoslav Wars
Production history
Designer	Zastava Arms
Designed	1980s
Manufacturer	Zastava Arms
Produced	1980s–now
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

The Zastava M84 is a general purpose machine gun made from Yugoslavia during the 1980s and is currently manufactured from Serbia. The M84 is a copy of the Soviet PKM general purpose machine gun.

Variants

M84: The standard M84 is intended for infantry use, and is derived from the Soviet PKM. It differs from the PK-series in that it has a solid wooden stock and an unfluted barrel. It is also configured for tripod mounting (like the PKMS) and comes with a scope mount (like the PKMSN).
M86: The M86 variant is based on 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.