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Star Z-70
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Machine Pistols · Spain · 1935
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StarZ-70

Star Z-70
Star Z-70 Photo: Txo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
35
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Spain
ManufacturerStar Bonifacio Echeverria
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1935
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
16/22
Interwar Period
151/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
35
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Star Z-70
Country
Production
1935–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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
▣Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
◆Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width50 mm
  • Height180 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1935Production started
91
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 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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