Zastava M05 N
Zastava Arms · Battle Rifle · In Production · 2005
Overview
The Zastava M05 N is a battle rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, extending the M05 platform to full-power rifle caliber. Evolved from the Zastava M77, the M05 N features a 500mm cold hammer-forged chrome-lined barrel, a 20-round metal magazine, and the same Kalashnikov-derived gas-operated action as the 7.62x39mm M05. The rifle weighs 4.45 kg and measures 1,049mm with stock extended or 804mm folded. Variants include the N1 (standard), N2 (ambidextrous fire selector), and N2FS (fixed stock). Compatible with the BGP 40x46mm under-barrel grenade launcher.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4450 g (157.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1049 mm (41.30") |
| Folded Length | 804 mm (31.65") |
| Barrel Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3275 J (2416 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 620 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary — also known as .308 Winchester, 7.62 NATO
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, Picatinny Rails, Tritium Iron Sights, Grenade Launcher Compatible
Variants
- Zastava M05 N1 — Basic
- Zastava M05 N2 — Ambidextrous
- Zastava M05 N2FS — Fixed Stock
Service history
Operators
- Serbian Armed Forces · as M05 N
Origin
Country of origin: Serbia