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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M02 Coyote
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2002–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy machine guns (hmg) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2002
- Service Entry Year2002
- DesignerZastava Arms
- Weight (Empty)48.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersSerbia, Syrian National Coalition, United Arab Emirates, Cameroon, Artsakh, Afghanistan
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7×108mm
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesautomatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemBelt
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
- Trigger Typepistol grip
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity820 m/s
- Effective Range (point)2,000 m
- Effective Range (area)1,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length1,100 mm
- Sight Typeiron and optical
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2002
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2002Production started
- 2009First deployment: Boko Haram insurgency
24
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
05 / MASS Score
HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG) RANKING Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
18HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)6POST-COLD WAR · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)25SERBIA · ALL WEAPONS22PERFORMANCE/PRICE · HEAVY MACHINE GUNS (HMG)
ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Machine Guns (HMG)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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