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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 M92
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CARBINES · POST-COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge7.62×39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre ClassIntermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Drum / Belt Capacity100
- Cyclic Rate of Fire620
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity678 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Effective Range (area)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length254 mm
- Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Length (stock folded)550 mm
- Furniture Materialwood
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1992
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1992Production started
34
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CARBINES RANKING Carbines · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCarbinescategory.
📖 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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