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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 M77
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1977–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · COLD WAR
9
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1977
- Service Entry Year1977
- Weight (Empty)4.8 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic, fully automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity20
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity840 m/s
- Effective Range (point)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length500 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialmilled receiver, stamped RPK receivers
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1977Production started
49
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
26LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)9COLD WAR · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)25SERBIA · ALL WEAPONS18PERFORMANCE/PRICE · LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
ⓘ Rankings are within theLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)category.
📖 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.
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.
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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