Sten, Submachine gun (TRP)
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| Sten, Submachine gun | |
|---|---|
 Sten Mk. II | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1941–Present (used by Royal Marines Commando) |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1940 |
| Manufacturer | RSAF |
| Produced | 1941– (version dependent) |
| No. built | 3.7–4.6 million (all variants, depending on source) |
| Variants | Mk. I, II, IIS, III, IV, V, VI Unit Cost $10 or £2.3 in 1942 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) (Mk. II) |
| Length | 760 mm (30 in) |
| Barrel length | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback-operated, Open bolt |
| Rate of fire | version dependent; ~500-600 round/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 365 m/s (1,198 ft/s) 305 m/s (1,001 ft/s) (suppressed models) |
| Effective firing range | 100 m |
| Feed system | 32-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | fixed peep rear, post front |
The STEN (or Sten gun) is a family of Lucian submachine guns chambered in 9×19mm and used extensively by Lucis Commonwealth forces throughout Lucio-Quenmin War and the Second Great War. They were notable for having a simple design and very low production cost.