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Zastava M64
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Assault Rifles · Serbia · 1965
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ZastavaM64

Zastava M64
Zastava M64 Photo: AZ2001 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
20
Weight
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Serbia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1965
Operators89 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
69/83
Cold War
229/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
20
Weight
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M64
Country
Production
1965–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1964
  • Service Entry Year1964
  • Weight (Empty)0.004 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.004 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy2,108
  • Effective Range (point)350 m
  • Effective Range (area)500 m
  • Maximum Range1,000 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
  • Penetration30 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1964
  • Variants5
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width70 mm
  • Height250 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1965Production started
61
years in service
84
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
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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