Sten
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| Action | Blowback-operated |
|---|---|
| Design | 1940 |
| Feed system | 32-round detachable box magazine |
| In servic | 1941–1960s ; 1941–present (Other countries) |
| Length | 762 mm |
| Mass | Mk. II |
| Muzzl veloc | 365 m/s 305 m/s (1,001 ft/s) (suppressed models) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 5236557 |
About Sten
The STEN is a British submachine gun chambered in 9×19mm which was used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and during the Korean War. The Sten paired a simple design with a low production cost, facilitating mass production to meet the demand for submachine guns.