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Zastava M92
Photo: Srđan Popović · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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ZastavaM92

Carbines · Serbia · 1992
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ZastavaM92

Zastava M92
Zastava M92 Photo: Srđan Popović · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Modularity
50
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Serbia
ManufacturerZastava Arms
CategoryCarbines
EraPost-Cold War
In service1992
Operators12 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Carbines MASS Rating
10/14
Post-Cold War
20/46
All-Time
Carbines · 10 axes scored
Compactness
75
Manoeuvrability
70
Firepower
60
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
55
Reliability
85
Modularity
50
Ergonomics
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the carbines category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M92
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1992–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
carbines category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the carbines category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1992
  • Service Entry Year1992
  • Weight (Empty)3.57 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palestine, Serbia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity678 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction5MOD.5
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1992
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1992Production started
34
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 80,000units
80,000active
📖 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.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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