Zastava M05
Zastava Arms · Assault Rifle · In Production · 2005
Overview
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.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4050 g (142.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 934 mm (36.77") |
| Folded Length | 689 mm (27.13") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 720 m/s (2362 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2067 J (1525 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 620 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62mm Soviet, 7.62x39mm M43
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Chrome Lined Barrel, Rotating Bolt, Folding Polymer Stock, Gas Flow Regulator, Compensator, Tritium Iron Sights, Picatinny Rails
Variants
- Zastava M05 E1 — Basic
- Zastava M05 E2 — Side Rail
- Zastava M05 E3 — Full Rail
- Zastava M05 C1 — Compact
- Zastava M05 G1 — Light Support
- Zastava PAP M05 C1TF — Civilian
Service history
Operators
- Serbian Armed Forces · adopted 2007 · as M05
Origin
Country of origin: Serbia
Notes
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.