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Zastava M77
Photo: Srđan Popović · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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ZastavaM77

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Serbia · 1977
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ZastavaM77

Zastava M77
Zastava M77 Photo: Srđan Popović · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Portability
60
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
70
Controllability
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Serbia
ManufacturerZastava Arms
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraCold War
In service1977
Operators5 countries
Data Quality87%
70
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
9/14
Cold War
26/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
75
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Portability
60
Ammunition Capacity
50
Barrel Endurance
70
Controllability
75
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M77
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)
—
70
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇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
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1977Production started
49
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
05 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Cold War
📖 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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