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
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originSpain
Service history
In service1962–present[1]
Used bySee Users
WarsArgentine Dirty War
Salvadoran Civil War
Production history
ManufacturerStar Bonifacio Echeverria
VariantsZ62
Z70
Specifications
Mass2.87kg
Length480mm
Barrel length201mm

Cartridge9×23mm Largo (Spanish service)
9×19mm Parabellum (export)
Caliber9mm
ActionBlowback
Rate of fire550rpm
Effective firing range200m
Feed system30 round box magazine
SightsIron

Overview

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The 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

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Star Z62B

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.

 
Star Z70

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

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References

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  1. ^ "Star Z-70B: Spain's Improved SMG". 4 August 2018. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Star Z-62 Z-70B". 27 October 2010. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  3. ^ "wiw_sa_bolivia - worldinventory". 2016-11-24. Archived from the original on 2016-11-24. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  4. ^ "Star Z-70B: Spain's Improved SMG". 4 August 2018. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.