Zastava M77
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The Zastava M77 is a 7.62x51mm light machine gun developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms.[2] It is a Kalashnikov pattern rifle
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Zastava M77 | |
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Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | Yugoslavia |
Service history | |
In service | 1977-present |
Used by | Cyprus[citation needed] |
Wars | Lebanese Civil War Yugoslav Wars |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.8 kg[1] |
Length | 990 mm |
Barrel length | 500 mm |
Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[1] |
Caliber | 7.62 mm |
Action | Gas-actuated (rotating bolt) |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic, fully automatic |
Muzzle velocity | 840 m/s |
Effective firing range | 600 m |
Feed system | 20-round detachable magazine |
Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
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