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 | Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1962–present[1] |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Argentine Dirty War Salvadoran Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Star Bonifacio Echeverria |
| Variants | Z62 Z70 |
| 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 |
| Sights | Iron |
Overview
editThe Star Model Z62 is a blowback operated firearm which fires from an open bolt. Earlier variants came with a double crescent trigger for single and full auto.
Variants
editZ62
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Uses a double crescent trigger for semi/full auto. Cocking handle on the left side of the receiver. Z62C uses cocking handle in front of receiver in the handguard.
Z70
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Uses a single trigger with select switch on fire control group. Cocking handle in front of the receiver in the handguard.
Users
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Star Z-70B: Spain's Improved SMG". 4 August 2018. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "Star Z-62 Z-70B". 27 October 2010. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
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