Star Model Z62
The Star Model Z62 is a submachine gun of Spanish origin which was developed to replace the Star Model Z45 in 1962. [2]
| Star Model Z62 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1962–present[1] |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Argentine Dirty War Salvadoran Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Star Bonifacio Echeverria |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.87kg |
| Length | 480mm |
| Barrel length | 201mm |
| Cartridge | 9×23mm Largo (Spanish service),9×19mm Parabellum (export) |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 550rpm |
| Effective firing range | 200m |
| Feed system | 30 round box magazine |
Overview
The Star Model Z62 is a blow-back operated firearm which fires from an open bolt. Earlier variants came with a double crescent trigger for single and full auto.
References
- "Star Z-70B: Spain's Improved SMG". 4 August 2018.
- "Star Z-62 Z-70B". 27 October 2010.
- "wiw_sa_bolivia - worldinventory". 2016-11-24. Archived from the original on 2016-11-24. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- "Star Z-70B: Spain's Improved SMG". 4 August 2018.
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