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Zastava M80
Photo: Staffotografen Directie Voorlichting Ministerie van Defensie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Assault Rifles · Serbia · 1980
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ZastavaM80

Zastava M80
Zastava M80 Photo: Staffotografen Directie Voorlichting Ministerie van Defensie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Serbia
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators7 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
54/83
Cold War
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
55
Modularity
40
Weight
70
Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M80
Country
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
54
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1980
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • Weight (Empty)4.1 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity900 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
2
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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