Zastava M84

Zastava M84
Right side view of the M84
Type	General-purpose machine gun
Place of origin	Yugoslavia
Service history
In service	1985–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	Liberian Civil Wars Yugoslav Wars War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War Northern Mali conflict Bosnian War
Production history
Designed	1984
Manufacturer	Zastava Arms
Produced	1984–present
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 manufactured by Zastava Arms. It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed and fully automatic shoulder-fired weapon.

The M84 is a licensed copy of the Soviet Union's PKM, with a few differences such as a differently shaped stock, and a slightly longer and heavier barrel barrel which has slightly different measurements at the gas port and forward of the trunnion in diameter.

Variants

M84

The M84 is intended for infantry use, against enemy infantry and light vehicles. It is also configured for tripod mounting (like the PKS).

M86

The M86 is a tank machine gun, and is designed to mount as a coaxial weapon on M-84 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, much like the Russian PKMT. Another version, the M86A, is designed for external mounts and can be used dismounted.

Users

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