Star Model Z84
| Star Z-84 | |
|---|---|
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)
30-round magazine:
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| Length | Largo/Standard:
Corto/Short:
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| 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 |
The Star Z-84 was a Spanish selective-fire submachine gun originally manufactured by the now defunct Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.. 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.