Zastava M84 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Zastava M84 |
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The Zastava M84 displayed on a tripod
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| 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) |
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| 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 powerful machine gun. It was first made in Yugoslavia during the 1980s. Today, it is still made in Serbia. This machine gun is very similar to the Soviet PKM machine gun. It is known as a "general purpose machine gun" because it can be used for many different tasks.
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Types of Zastava M84 Machine Guns
The Zastava M84 comes in a few different versions. Each version is designed for a specific use.
M84: For Soldiers on Foot
- The standard M84 is made for soldiers fighting on the ground.
- It looks a lot like the Soviet PKM machine gun.
- One main difference is its strong wooden stock, which is the part you hold against your shoulder.
- It also has a special barrel that is not grooved.
- This version can be set up on a tripod for steady shooting.
- It also has a place to attach a special scope for aiming.
M86: For Tanks and Vehicles
- The M86 version is based on the PKT machine gun.
- It is designed to be put inside tanks and other combat vehicles.
- This version does not have a stock, a bipod (a two-legged stand), or iron sights.
- It has a heavier barrel, which helps it fire many shots without overheating.
- It also has an electric trigger, which means it can be fired remotely from inside the vehicle.
Countries That Use the M84
Many countries use the Zastava M84 machine gun. Here are some of them:
Gallery
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A Zastava M84/3
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A Zastava M84
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Side view of the light machine gun Zastava M84.
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A Zastava M84 with telescopic sight
Images for kids
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An Afghan soldier with an M84 machine gun in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Zastava M84 para niños
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