Sturmgewehr 44
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Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44) was an assault rifle developed in Germany during World War II and was the first of its kind to see major deployment. It is also known by the designations Maschinenpistole 43, Maschinenpistole 44.
The rifle was chambered for the 7.92 x 33 mm cartridge, also known as 7.92 mm Kurz. This shorter version of the German standard (7.92 x 57 mm) rifle round, in combination with the weapon's selective-fire design, provided a compromise between the controllable firepower of a submachine gun at close quarters with the accuracy and power of a Karabiner 98k bolt action rifle at intermediate ranges. While the StG44 had less range and power than the more powerful infantry rifles of the day, Wehrmacht studies had shown that most combat engagements occurred at less than 300 meters with the majority within 200 meters. Full-power rifle cartridges were overpowered for the vast majority of uses for the average soldier.
[edit] Specifications
Weight 5.22 kg (11.5 lb) Length 940 mm (37 in) Barrel length 419 mm (16.5 in) Cartridge 7.92 x 33 mm (7.92 mm Kurz) Action Gas-operated, tilting bolt Rate of fire 500-600 rounds/min Muzzle velocity 685 m/s (2,247 ft/s) Effective range 300 meters Feed system 30-round detachable box magazine Sights adjustable 800meter sights with Rear: V-notch; front: ring with vertical post.
[edit] See also
- 7.92x33mm Kurz
- Volkssturmgewehr 1-5
- Sturmgewehr 45 prototype rifle, with roller-delayed blowback operation.
- MP 3008 submachine gun, intended for use by the Volkssturm.
