Star Model Z-84, the "Corto" (shorter barrel) variant
Type
Submachine gun
Place of origin
Spain
Service history
In service
1980s–present
Used by
See Users
Wars
Iran–Iraq War
Production history
Designer
Eduardo Iraegui
Designed
1984
Manufacturer
Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.
Produced
1984–present
Variants
See Variants
Specifications
Mass
Corto/Short barrel: 3.10 kg (6.8 lb)
Largo/Standard barrel: 3.15 kg (6.9 lb)
25-round magazine:
Empty: 0.22 kg (0.49 lb)
Full: 0.532 kg (1.17 lb)
30-round magazine:
Empty: 0.24 kg (0.53 lb)
Full: 0.607 kg (1.34 lb)
Length
Largo/Standard:
465 mm (18.3 in) with stock retracted
670 mm (26 in) with stock extended
Corto/Short:
410 mm (16 in) with stock retracted
615 mm (24.2 in) with stock extended
Barrel length
Largo/Standard barrel: 270 mm (11 in) Corto/Short barrel: 215 mm (8.5 in)
Cartridge
9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber
9mm
Action
Blowback-operated, open bolt, telescoping bolt
Rate of fire
600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity
400 metres per second (1,300 ft/s)
Effective firing range
150–200m
Feed system
25/30-round detachable box magazine
Sights
Diopter-type iron sights
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