Zastava M02 Coyote
Zastava Arms · Machine Gun · In Production · 2002
Also known as: M02 Coyote, Zastava NSV M02
Overview
The Zastava M02 Coyote is a Serbian 12.7x108mm tripod-mounted heavy machine gun produced by Zastava Arms. Derived from the Soviet NSV design, it is a gas-operated, belt-fed, air-cooled weapon with a quick-change barrel, intended to engage lightly armoured vehicles, fortifications, low-flying aircraft and personnel out to long range. It serves with the Serbian Armed Forces and has been offered for export, with exported examples documented in the Syrian conflict.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 48800 g (1721.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1970 mm (77.56") |
| Barrel Length | 1100 mm (43.31") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Magazine Capacity | 50 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Belt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 845 m/s (2772 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16230 J (11971 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 2000 m (2187 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 6000 m (6562 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 750 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 8 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 12.7x108mm · primary — also known as 12.7 Soviet, 12.7mm DShK, 12.7x108mm Russian
Features
- Firing modes: Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Belt Fed
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Tripod Mounted, Quick Change Barrel, Belt Fed, Air Cooled, Anti Aircraft Capable
Service history
Operators
- Serbian Armed Forces · adopted 2002 · as M02 Coyote
Conflicts
- Syrian Civil War (2011-present)
Production
Production years: 2002-present
In production at Zastava Arms; exact totals not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: Serbia
Designer: Zastava Arms
Notes
Closely based on the Soviet 12.7mm NSV heavy machine gun. Offered by Zastava in both 12.7x108mm and a .50 BMG (12.7x99mm NATO) variant for export customers.
Background
The Coyote is Zastava's modernised take on the Soviet NSV, giving Serbia a domestically produced heavy machine gun for infantry, vehicle and anti-aircraft mounts after the breakup of Yugoslavia.