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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M85
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ 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
- Cartridge5.56×45mm
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Length (stock folded)540 mm
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1985
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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.
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