- Zastava M80
Infobox Weapon
name= Zastava M80/M80A
caption= Zastava M80
origin=flagcountry|Yugoslavia
type=Assault rifle
is_ranged=yes
service=
used_by=
wars=
designer=Mikhail Kalashnikov (AK-47 )
design_date=
manufacturer=Zastava Arms
production_date=
number=
variants= M80, M80A
weight= 3.1 kg
length= 870 mm
part_length= 415 mm
crew=
cartridge=7.62x39mm ,7.62x51mm NATO
caliber=
action=Gas-operated ,rotating bolt
rate= 600 rounds/min
velocity= 915 m/s
range=
max_range=
feed= 30-round detachable box magazine
sights= Adjustableiron sights , optional mount required for optical sightsThe Zastava M80 and M80A are automatic rifles made by the
Serbia n arms manufacturerZastava Arms .The rifles are both clones of the famous
Russia nAK-47 Kalashnikov.The M80 and M80A use the same magazine and have the same main component parts. They are gas-operated weapons, provided with semi-automatic and full-automatic fire. The M80 and M80A are rifles of higher fire power and lighter weight than the AK-47.M80 is known as only mass-produced Kalashnikov derivative chambered for
7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Using more powerful cartridge increases their firepower but excessive recoil reduces manageability in full-auto mode.External links
* [http://kalashnikov.guns.ru/models/ka274.html Kalashnikov.guns.ru page on the M80]
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