Zastava M90
| Zastava M90 | |
|---|---|
Zastava M90 being used by Army of North Macedonia. | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Yugoslavia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Zastava Arms |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.9 kg |
| Length | 985 mm (M90) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Caliber | 5.56mm |
| Action | Gas-actuated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 915 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 500 m |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Adjustable iron sights, optional mount required for optical sights |
The Zastava M90 is an assault rifle developed and produced by Zastava Arms in Serbia (formerly the Socialist Republic of Serbia, Yugoslavia). It was developed from the Zastava M70 assault rifle, a modified copy of the Soviet AKM, but with a Western type flash eliminator added on the barrel end, chambered in the Western 5.56×45mm NATO caliber, and with a different magazine design, similar to a STANAG magazine.
The M90 was intended to replace the M70 in the Yugoslav Army, but the breakup of Yugoslavia disrupted the production and the weapon today remains rare and was never formally used.