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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 Z-70
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1935–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Calibre9 mm
◈Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeBlowback
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire600
▣Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
- Effective Range (point)100 m
- Sighting Range100 m
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length200 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Iron SightsYes
◆Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width50 mm
- Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1935Production started
91
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
151MACHINE PISTOLS16INTERWAR PERIOD · MACHINE PISTOLS110SPAIN · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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