| M87 12.7 mm Heavy Machine gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Yugoslavia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1987-present |
| Used by | Serbia Liberia |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Zastava Arms |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25 kg |
| Length | 1560 mm |
| Barrel length | 1100 mm |
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| Cartridge | 12.7 x 108 mm |
| Action | Gas-Operated |
| Rate of fire | 700 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 845 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 2000 m |
| Feed system | Belts in 60 round boxes |
The Zastava M87 (Serbian language: Застава М87) is a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun produced by the Zastava Arms works of Serbia. The M87 is a licenced copy of the Soviet NSV 12.7 mm heavy machine gun. It is intended for anti-aircraft duties, but it also used for action against ground and water targets at long distances.
See also[]
- Zastava M84
- Zastava M02 Coyote
- Zastava M07 (Machine Gun)
External links[]
- Official website of Zastava Arms
- Zastava M87
- Zastava M87 - Naval
- Belt filter 12.7
- Zastava M02 Coyote
The original article can be found at Zastava M87 and the edit history here.
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