 MP 40/I (stock extended) | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |  Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1939–Present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | World War II, Cold War (Limited)[1] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Heinrich Vollmer [2] |
| Designed | 1938 |
| Manufacturer | Erma Werke |
| Produced | 1940–1945 |
| Number built | Approx. 1 million |
| Variants | MP 36, MP 38, MP 40, MP 40/1, MP 41 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4 kg (8.82 lb) |
| Length | 833 mm (32.8 in) stock extended / 630 mm (24.8 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Straight blowback, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | 500 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | ~380 m/s (1,247 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 70 m[3]-100 m[1] |
| Feed system | 32-round detachable box magazine64-round with dual magazines |
| Sights | Hooded front blade, fixed and flip-up U-notch rear |
Sunday, February 3, 2013
MP 40
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