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Zastava M55
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ZastavaM55

Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · Serbia · 1971
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ZastavaM55

Zastava M55
Zastava M55 Photo: MoserB at de.wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
50
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
65
Ground-Target Capability
70
Reliability
85
Range
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Serbia
CategoryAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
EraCold War
In service1971
Operators22 countries
Data Quality87%
59
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) MASS Rating
19/27
Cold War
80/210
All-Time
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 10 axes scored
Rate of Fire
60
Effective Ceiling
50
Muzzle Velocity
55
Fire Control
40
Mobility
65
Ground-Target Capability
70
Reliability
85
Range
50
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M55
Country
Production
1971–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1955
  • Combat Weight1,100 kg
  • Travel Weight970 kg
  • Crew6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
  • Calibre20 mm
  • Barrel Length (calibres)70
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Maximum Range (standard)5.5 km
  • Muzzle Velocity850 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)750
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)700
  • Elevation+83° to -5
  • Traverse360°
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
◆Mobility1MOD.1
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
  • Ready Rounds180
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length1.47 m
  • Width1.27 m
  • Height4.3 m
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,971 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1971Production started
55
years in service
20
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
ZASTAVA M55 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory4country · 171units
171active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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