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Star Model Z84
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Machine Pistols · Spain · 1980
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StarModelZ84

Star Model Z84
Star Model Z84 Photo: Txo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Spain
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1980
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
2/53
Cold War
11/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Full-Auto Control
70
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
85
Accuracy
60
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Star Model Z84
Country
Production
1980–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1984
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • DesignerEduardo Iraegui
  • Weight (Empty)3.1 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.632 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Sepah Navy Special Forces, Spanish Navy UEBC, Maritime Guard of DPSU
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety on trigger
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy570
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range200 m
  • Sighting Range200 m
  • Penetration5 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1984
  • Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
46
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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