Notes: Similar
to the Iraqis, the Yugoslavians used a modified form of their version of the AKM
instead of the RPK as a squad automatic weapon.
Though the M-72 is based on the AKM, it is still known as the “RPK” in
the former Yugoslavia. The M-72B1 uses a normal wooden stock, while the M-72AB1
uses a folding metal stock; in both cases, the stocks are longer to fit the fact
that the average Yugoslavian is taller than his Russian counterpart.
The barrel is also a bit shorter at 21.25 inches, versus 23.2 inches for
the RPK. The M-72 also differs from the RPK in having a folding antiaircraft
sight and a mount for night vision equipment.
Standard RPK magazines and drums are used with the M-72.
The finish of the M-72 is regarded as highly durable and well-done by
most firearms experts, and it is regarded as very reliable under harsh
conditions.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-72B1 |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
5 kg |
30, 40, 75 Drum |
$1947 |
M-72AB1 |
7.62mm Kalashnikov |
4.8 kg |
30, 40, 75 Drum |
$1977 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-72B1 |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
8 |
64 |
M-72B1 (Bipod) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
2 |
4 |
84 |
M-72AB1 |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/7 |
3 |
8 |
64 |
M-72AB1 (Bipod) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5/7 |
2 |
4 |
84 |
Zastava M-77B1 LMG
Notes: This
Yugoslavian weapon is a light machinegun variant of the M-77B1 battle rifle.
It was designed primarily for export (mostly to the Middle East), and was
built until 1990. It is basically a
heavier version of the M-72B1. A bad point of this weapon is the small
magazines.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The M-77B1 LMG was pressed into service when the Twilight War picked up.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-77B1 LMG |
7.62mm NATO |
5.1 kg |
20 |
$2314 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-77B1 LMG |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
8 |
67 |
M-77B1 LMG (Bipod) |
5 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
2 |
4 |
87 |
Zavasta M-82/M-82A
Notes: These are
squad automatic weapon versions of the M-80 assault rifle.
The design is reminiscent of the RPK and AK-74.
The weapon continues to operate flawlessly even without optimal
ammunition. They were designed for
export, since they use non-Yugoslavian-standard ammunition, but Yugoslavia
dissolved into chaos shortly after their introduction, and they don’t appear to
have sold well as a result.
Twilight
2000 Notes: Like many such weapons, the M-82 was pressed into service when the
Twilight War intensified.
Merc 2000
Notes: These weapons sold rather well on the international arms market.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-82 |
5.56mm NATO |
4 kg |
30, 75 Drum |
$1475 |
M-82A |
5.56mm NATO |
4 kg |
30, 75 Drum |
$1495 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-82 |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
5 |
61 |
M-82 (Bipod) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
1 |
3 |
79 |
M-82A |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
2 |
5 |
61 |
With Bipod |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
5/6 |
1 |
3 |
79 |