Zastava M80 Assault Rifle (1980)
The Zastava M80 is a locally-produced Yugoslavian copy of the Soviet-era AKM - similarly available with two distinct stocks.
Like the AKM before it, the M80 series is of gas-operation with a rotating bolt feature and selective fire through semi- and full-automatic modes. The gas cylinder sits atop the barrel in true Kalashnikov fashion and wood furniture is readily used as in the original Soviet AK series. The right side of the receiver holds the cocking handle and ejection port while the left side is relatively featureless. The assault rifle sports a running length of 39 inches with a barrel just over 18 inches while, when empty, the M80 exhibits a weight of approximately 7 to 8 lbs. The M80 can be fed by either 20- or 30-round curved detachable box magazines. The series can be chambered for the 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm or the 7.62x51mm NATO standard cartridge - undoubtedly opening it up for export sale. Rate-of-fire is approximately 600 rounds per minute. While finished with adjustable iron sights, the M80 series can also have optics applied for accurized fire at distance (through use of an added mount). Additionally, as with the AK series, an underslung grenade launcher can be affixed to the lower forward portion of the weapon to broaden the weapon's tactical value. A shoulder strap can be added for improved portability, connecting at slings found near the forend and at the rear of the receiver (left side). The forend is completed with the Kalashnikov-style two-piece wood system over the gas cylinder and the barrel. There is a noticeable forward sight assembly just aft of the muzzle.
The M80 family comes in two distinct "flavors" designated simply as the M80 and M80A. The major difference between the two forms is the stock to which the M80 is the base version with a fixed, solid wooden stock while the M80A is the compact version with the folding metal wire stock. The metal stock folds under the receiver and promotes a much shorter profile, making this model ideal for paratroopers, special forces and vehicle crews. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Zastava M80
Assault Rifle
Country of Origin: Yugoslavia
Manufacturer: Zastava Arms - Yugoslavia
Initial Year of Service: 1980
Overall Length: 870mm (34.25in)
Barrel Length: 415.00mm (16.34in)
Weight (Empty): 6.83lbs (3.10kg)
Cartridge: 7.62x39mm; 7.62x51mm NATO; 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas-Operated, Rotating Bolt
Feed: 30-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity: 3,000ft/sec (914m/sec)
Rate-of-Fire: 600 rounds per minute
Sights: Adjustable Iron
Variants:
M80 - Fixed wooden stock
M80A - Folding metal stock
Operators: Serbia; Yugoslavia
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