Star Model Z62
The Star Model Z62 is a submachine gun of Spanish origin which was developed to replace the Star Model Z45 in 1962.
Star Model Z62
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- Star Model Z62
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- submachine gun
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- Spain
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The Star Model Z62 is a submachine gun of Spanish origin which was developed to replace the Star Model Z45 in 1962.
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• Name — Star Model Z62 • Origin — Spain • Type — Submachine gun • Is Ranged — YES • Service — 1962–present • Used By — See Users • Wars — Argentine Dirty War Salvadoran Civil War • Manufacturer — Star Bonifacio Echeverria • Variants — Z62 Z70 • Weight — 2.87kg • Length — 480mm • Part Length — 201mm • Cartridge — 9×23mm Largo (Spanish service) 9×19mm Parabellum (export) • Caliber — 9mm • Action — Blowback • Rate — 550rpm • Range — 200m • Feed — 30 round box magazine • Sights — Iron
Overview
Overview
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.
Z62
Z62
• Illustration — 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.
Z70
Z70
• Illustration — Star Z-70-B Uses a single trigger with select switch on fire control group. Cocking handle in front of the receiver in the handguard.
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• Argentina • Bolivia: issued to police forces • Spain
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- 1.Star Z-70B: Spain's Improved SMG.
- 2.Manual de servicio del subsusil ametrallador STAR modelo Z-62
- 3.Star Z-62 Z-70B.
- 4.Manual de servicio del subsusil ametrallador STAR modelo Z-70
- 5.wiw_sa_bolivia - worldinventory.
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