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Zastava M21
Zastava M21SB (export variant) with GP-25 grenade launcher
TypeAssault rifle
Place of origin Serbia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerZastava Arms
Produced2004-present
VariantsM21, M21S, M21A
Specifications
MassM21 - 3.85 kg, M21S - 3.8 kg, M21C - 3.59 kg
LengthM21 - 998/750 mm, M21S - 915/666 mm, M21C - 856/606 mm
Barrel lengthM21 - 460 mm (18.1"), M21S - 375 mm (14.8"), M21C - 325 mm (12.8")
Cartridge5.56x45mm NATO
ActionGas-actuated (rotating bolt)
Rate of fire680 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity925 m/s
Effective firing range450 m (492 yd) with iron sights
600 m (656 yd) with optics
Feed system30 rounds
SightsAdjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights

The Zastava M21 is a modern Serbian assault rifle developed and manufactured by the Zastava Arms company. The M21 is designed on the basis of the Kalashnikov rifles from Russia.

Overview

The Zastava M21 rifle chambers and fires the 5.56x45mm NATO or .223 Remington round. It is gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, selective fire firearm with a folding stock.

History and variants

In serial production, Zastava Arms produces three variants of the M21 – long and short barrel as well as a submachine gun variant.

  • M21A - carbine
  • M21 - long barrel
  • M21S - short barrel

Production and usage

In 2005, a number of M21 rifles were purchased by the Republic of Macedonia, who was the first foreign customer of the M21.[1]

М21 used by Serbian Gendarmerie

Design and Features

  • Ergonomically designed and balanced
  • Low recoil
  • Light weight and compact
  • Efficient and reliable locking system
  • Polymer, easily adjustable stock
  • Polymer magazine.
  • Hammer forged barrel with chromium plated rifling for corrosion resistance
  • Built in Picatinny rail
  • Bayonet attachment
  • Flash hider to decrease blinding of the operator and to stabilize the weapon

Accessories

  • Knife with scabbard
  • Blank ammunition attachment
  • Cleaning kit
  • Oil can
  • Cleaning rod
  • Sling
  • 4 spare 30rds magazines

Users

References

  1. ^ a b small arms survey
  2. ^ [1] Template:Sr icon
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