Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M65
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1965–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1965
- Service Entry Year1965
- DesignerZastava Arms
- Weight (Empty)8.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)10 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersYugoslav People's Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62x39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre ClassIntermediate
- Bullet Weight7.9 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation9MOD.9
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesFull Auto
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity40
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
- Practical Rate of Fire100
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity715 m/s
- Muzzle Energy2,000
- Effective Range (point)600 m
- Effective Range (area)800 m
- Maximum Range3,000 m
- Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length492 mm
- Rifling Twistright
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeiron
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitylow
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1965
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width70 mm
- Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1965Production started
61
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
35LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)12COLD WAR · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)33SERBIA · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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