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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Star Model Z84
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19.15 mm
- Calibre Classpistol
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣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
- Barrel Length270 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeDiopter-type iron sights
- Sight Radius320 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction7MOD.7
- Length (stock folded)465 mm
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Furniture Materialmetal
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularitynone
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1984
- Variants2
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
11MACHINE PISTOLS2COLD WAR · MACHINE PISTOLS38SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS5PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 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.
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