Star Model Z84

Star Z-84
Star Model Z-84, the "Corto" (shorter barrel) variant
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of origin Spain
Service history
In service1980s–present
Used bySee Users
WarsIran–Iraq War
Production history
DesignerEduardo Iraegui
Designed1984
ManufacturerStar Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.
Produced1984–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
MassCorto/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)
LengthLargo/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 lengthLargo/Standard barrel: 270 mm (11 in)
Corto/Short barrel: 215 mm (8.5 in)
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9mm
ActionBlowback-operated, open bolt, telescoping bolt
Rate of fire600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity400 metres per second (1,300 ft/s)
Effective firing range150–200m
Feed system25/30-round detachable box magazine
SightsDiopter-type iron sights

The Star Z-84 was a Spanish selective-fire submachine gun originally manufactured by the now defunct Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.[1] The Z-84 is a sturdy, well-designed weapon that never saw high production due to politics. Originally manufactured for use by Combat Swimmers, the Z-84 could be used right out of the water without any need to drain the working parts or magazine, known as over-the-beach or OTB capability.

  1. ^ "Star Z-84". 27 October 2010.