Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M93 Black Arrow
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1998
- Service Entry Year1998
- Weight (Empty)16 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge12.7×108mm/.50 BMG
- Calibre12.7 mm
- Case Length108 mm
- Calibre Class12.7mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Safety Typetrigger block
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
- Effective Range (point)1,800 m
- Sighting Range1,800 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length1,000 mm
- Sight TypeOptical sight (8×32)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1998
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Production started
- 2000Entered service
- 2007Sale: Armenia (250 units)
28
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ZASTAVA M93 BLACK ARROW · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Zastava M93 Black ArrowSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |  Armenia | 250 | — | — |
| — |  Philippines | 49 | — | — |
| — |  Syria | — | — | — |
| — |  Yemen | — | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
54SNIPER RIFLES33POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES1SERBIA · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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