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Assault Rifles · Iraq · 1978
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⚙ Zastava M70 variant
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Iraq
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1978
Operators1 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
54/83
Cold War
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
50
Modularity
30
Weight
65
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
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Country
Production
1978–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1978
  • Service Entry Year1978
  • DesignerZastava Arms
  • Weight (Empty)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIraq
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity740 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Effective Range (area)300 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1978
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1978Production started
48
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
TABUK · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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