|
Characteristics |
| Caliber,
mm |
5.56mm |
| Twist |
177.8
mm (7") |
| Length,
mm: |
985/725
mm |
| Weight
w/empty magazine, g |
3,125 |
| Sighting
range, m |
1,000 |
| Muzzle
Velocity |
915
m/s |
| Rounds
per Minute |
600
rds/min |
| Effective
Range |
500
m |
|
The Zastava M80
and M80A automatic rifles belong to the family of automatic
weapons (automatic rifles M80 and M80A, light machine guns M82
and M82A and submachine gun M85) designed on the basis of the
cartridge 5.56 x 45 mm. The weapons of this family
use the same magazine and have the same main component parts.
They are gas-operated weapons, provided with single and
automatic fire. The M80 and M80A are modern weapons of
high fire power and light weight. The combat knife fitted to
the rifle and it is used as a bayonet. In combination with the
scabbard, it is used as scissors to cut wire obstacles, cables
and the like. The toothed part of the blade can be used as a
cutting saw. |
