Zastava M-56
Notes: This is a highly-modified version of the Nazi MP-40. The operating system is greatly simplified, and is far more tolerant to dirt than the MP-40 was. The M-56 is chambered for 7.62mm Tokarev ammunition instead of 9mm Parabellum; the changes to this caliber led to a lengthening of the receiver, with the magazine at the forward end of it; the receiver is so long that finding a place for the non-firing hand that is not awkward can be a problem for those not blessed with long arms. It also makes a longer barrel necessary, and many Yugoslavian troops found this barrel to be fragile and easily bent. The magazine used is the box magazine of the PPS-43. In addition, a bayonet lug was added, but because of the fragility of the barrel, most Yugoslavian soldiers did not recommend the M-56 for bayonet fighting.
Merc 2000 Notes: Surprisingly, a lot of these weapons were sold to mercenary outfits, and the Iraqis.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-56 |
7.62mm Tokarev |
2.98 kg |
35 |
$315 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-56 |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
4/5 |
1 |
3 |
20 |
Zastava M-97
Notes: This small submachinegun, introduced shortly before 2000, is basically a Serbian copy of the Mini-Uzi, different only in minor details, the choice of two barrel lengths available (8 inches and 6.5 inches), and a somewhat more crude level of construction. The M-97 is able to mount various laser aiming modules, and barrels of both lengths are threaded for suppressors and silencers.
Twilight 2000 Notes: The M-97 is not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
M-97 |
9mm Parabellum |
3.4 kg |
20, 32 |
$303 |
M-97K |
9mm Parabellum |
2.63 kg |
20, 32 |
$288 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
M-97 |
10 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
5 |
21 |
M-97K |
10 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
5 |
18 |
Zastava Master FLG
Notes: This is a small submachinegun based on the scaled-down action of a Kalashnikov rifle. It was built for export, but only about 20 of them were made before Zastava gave up. The weapon is largely made from plastic and stamped steel. The magazines are peculiar to the weapon and cannot be used in other weapons; in addition, the Master FLG cannot use the magazines from other weapons. The Master FLG K is a short version of the Master FLG; it has a much shorter barrel that does not protrude from the weapon, and a forward grip.
Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Master FLG |
9mm Parabellum |
2.6 kg |
20, 30 |
$301 |
Master FLG K |
9mm Parabellum |
2.25 kg |
20, 30 |
$275 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Master FLG |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
2/3 |
1 |
3 |
20 |
Master FLG K |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
1/2 |
1 |
3 |
16 |