Zastava M92
The M92 is a carbine developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms since 1992. It is nearly identical to the Zastava M85 carbine; the only differences between the two being caliber and correspondingly, magazine design. The M92 is a shortened version of the Zastava M70 assault rifle, which is a modified copy of the Soviet AKM assault rifle.
Zastava M92

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The M92 is a carbine developed and manufactured by Zastava Arms since 1992. It is nearly identical to the Zastava M85 carbine; the only differences between the two being caliber and correspondingly, magazine design. The M92 is a shortened version of the Zastava M70 assault rifle, which is a modified copy of the Soviet AKM assault rifle.
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Overview
Overview
The Zastava M92 chambers and fires the Soviet 7.62×39mm round. It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, and select-fire carbine. In general design, it is a modified hybrid of the Soviet AKMS and the AKS-74U carbine, featuring the underfolding stock of the AKMS but overall layout of the AKS-74U. It is easily distinguished by the Zastava-specific design of the pistol grip and especially by the longer Beech-wood handguard, featuring three cooling vents instead of the usual two. In contrast to the full-size M70 counterpart, the M92 also features a shorter 10.0in barrel. Unlike most rifle rounds which would otherwise experience a significant drop in velocity out of a short barrel, the 7.62×39mm round loses very little velocity when compared to a full-length barrel, making it an excellent round for carbines.
Design and features
Design and features
The M92 is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, select-fire carbine with an underfolding stock. In contrast to the M70, the M92 also features a moderator on the barrel end, similar to the AKS-74U. Contrary to popular belief, the moderator is not intended to conceal muzzle flash, rather it is intended to burn the remaining powder left due to the short barrel (a design first seen on the XM177 carbines). Like most carbine rifles, the M92 has a shorter effective range and lower penetration when compared to full-size rifle counterparts, counterbalanced by better maneuverability in close combat, improved handling, lighter weight, and a higher rate of fire. Due to its portability and ease of concealment, it is a popular choice for vehicle crews, special forces, policemen and officers.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Iraq: Produced copies under license from Yugoslavia, primarily at the Al-Qadissiya Establishments. Jordan Lebanon Libya: 80,000 bought in 2008-2009. Nicaragua North Macedonia: Used by the Army of North Macedonia. Palestine: Used by Palestinian presidential guard and security forces. Republika Srpska: Used by officers in later stages of the Bosnian War Republic of Serb Krajina: Both Zastava M92 and M85 used by members of the 11th Eastern Slavonian Corps of the Army of Serb Krajina. Serbia: Used by Special Forces (formerly also used by the Special Operations Unit).
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Yugoslavia and Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
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- 1.M92 Technical data
- 2.History of Zastava Arms - 1992
- 3.Congo's new 'shortcut' war brutality. Daily Nation. September 2018.
- 4.Wondo Omanyundu, Jean-Jacques. Joseph Kabila continues to over-equip his regime militarily for the upcoming political deadlines. desc-wondo.org. 23 May 2018.
- 5.Republic of Serbia: Ministry of Economy and of Regional Development. Annual Report on the Transfers of Controlled Goods in 2008. 37.
- 6.Jenzen-Jones, N.R. Web Trafficking: Analysing the Online Trade of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Libya. 75. April 2017.
- 7.First Women Joining Palestinian Commando Unit in West Bank. Haaretz. October 2017.
- 8.Uporedni test: Zastava M-92 i Colt M-4 Commando A4. MyCity forumi.
- 9.Perun Web. Srpska Vojske Krajine - 11 Slavonsko-Baranjski Korpus. 2016-11-28.
- 10.Automat M92 u kalibru 7, 62 mm - Page. December 2019.
- 11.Protest. Crvene Beretke Jedìnica. 31 May 2006.
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