Zastava M05
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Barrel
- 415 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.05 kg
- Introduced
- 2005
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Zastava M05 is an upgraded assault rifle based on the Kalashnikov gas-operated system, designed to modernize the Serbian military's M70 platform. Chambered in 7.62x39mm with a 415mm cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, the M05 features a folding polymer stock, gas flow regulator, compensator, and tritium-illuminated iron sights. The E-series variants (E1, E2, E3) differ primarily in optics mounting: E1 has basic iron sights, E2 adds a side rail, and E3 features a full-length Picatinny rail on the receiver cover. The compact C1 variant serves as a submachine gun, while the G1 variant is configured as a light machine gun with a fluted barrel for improved cooling.
Weight of 4.05 kg is for the E1 variant with a metal magazine. Rate of fire is 620 +/- 60 rpm. The M05 platform also spawned the civilian PAP M05 C1TF semi-automatic variant.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Zastava Arms
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Country
- Serbia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2005
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 415 mm
- Overall length
- 934 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.05 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 30
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 720 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 2067 J
- Effective range
- 300 m
- Rate of fire
- 620 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Cold hammer forged barrel
Chrome lined barrel
Rotating bolt
Folding polymer stock
Gas flow regulator
Compensator
Tritium iron sights
Picatinny rails
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 59 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 4.05 kg | 3.60 kg | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 58 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 934 mm | 880 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 57 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 415 mm | 415 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 59 7.62x39mm assault rifles | 30 | 30 | Near the median |
Answers
Questions about the Zastava M05
How much does the Zastava M05 weigh?
The Zastava M05 weighs 4.05 kg (8.93 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Zastava M05?
The Zastava M05 is chambered in 7.62x39mm.
How many rounds does the Zastava M05 hold?
The Zastava M05 holds 30 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Zastava M05?
The Zastava M05 is 934 mm (36.8 in) long overall, with a 415 mm (16.3 in) barrel.
Who makes the Zastava M05?
The Zastava M05 is made by Zastava Arms (Serbia).
When was the Zastava M05 introduced?
The Zastava M05 was introduced in 2005.
How does the Zastava M05 operate?
The Zastava M05 uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Serbian Armed Forces
- 2007
Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
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API
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