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Zastava M85
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ZastavaM85

Carbines · Serbia · 1985
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ZastavaM85

Zastava M85
Zastava M85 Photo: SimonKTemplar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
30
Manoeuvrability
55
Firepower
70
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
65
Reliability
85
Modularity
40
Ergonomics
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Serbia
ManufacturerZastava Arms
CategoryCarbines
EraCold War
In service1985
Operators6 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Carbines MASS Rating
6/6
Cold War
34/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
30
Manoeuvrability
55
Firepower
70
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
65
Reliability
85
Modularity
40
Ergonomics
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M85
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1985
  • Weight (Empty)3.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1985
  • Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
41
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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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