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Zastava M90
Photo: Staffotografen Directie Voorlichting Ministerie van Defensie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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ZastavaM90

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Serbia
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ZastavaM90

Zastava M90
Zastava M90 Photo: Staffotografen Directie Voorlichting Ministerie van Defensie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
65
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
45
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Serbia
ManufacturerZastava Arms
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
66
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
35/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
65
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Portability
70
Ammunition Capacity
45
Barrel Endurance
75
Controllability
70
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M90
Country
Prime contractor
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW)
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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66
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
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)4.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
◆Construction1MOD.1
▤Features2MOD.2
03 / History
04 / Operators
📖 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.
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.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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