Specifications

Weapon type:

Full-auto submachine gun

Weight:

4 kg (8.82 lb)

Calibre & Catrige:

9x19mm Parabellum

Effective range:

100 m

Rate of fire:

500 rounds/min

Designed:

1938

Designer:

Heinrich Vollmer

Manufacturer:

Erma Werke

Number produced:

Approx. 1 million

Action:

Straight blowback, open bolt

In service:

1938-1945

Muzzle velocity:

400 m/s (1,312 ft/s)

Capacity:

32 rounds

The Maschinepistole 40 gained its 'inpopularity' as a weapon developed in Nazi Germany, used by German troops during World War II. The culture has portrayed the MP40 as the most common weapon of German soldiers, what is actually incorrect. Due to its reputation, it can be seen in many movies, which are dedicated to World War II. and in popular video games.

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