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MP40
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German submachine gun with cal. 9 mm, built from 1938 to 1945 for German troops in WWII, due to the high number produced used in many later conflicts
The MP40 was a German submachine gun chambered in 9mm that was manufactured from 1938 to 1945 for use by German forces during World War II. Because it was produced in large quantities, the weapon remained in circulation and saw use in many conflicts after the war ended.
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Key facts
- Type
- Submachine gun
- Place of origin
- Nazi Germany
- In service
- 1939–1945 ( Nazi Germany ) 1940–present (other countries)
- Used by
- See Users
- Designer
- Heinrich Vollmer Berthold Geipel
- Manufacturer
- Steyr-Mannlicher Erma Werke Haenel
- Unit cost
- 57 ℛ ︁ ℳ ︁ (1940) €130 current equivalent
- Produced
- 1940–1945 (MP 40)
- Number span no built
- 1,100,000 (estimated)
- Variants
- MP 36 MP 38 MP 40 MP 40/1 MP 41
- Mass
- 3.97 kg (8.75 lb)
- Length
- 833 mm (32.8 in) stock extended/630 mm (24.8 in) stock folded
- Barrel length
- 251 mm (9.9 in)
- Cartridge
- 9×19mm Parabellum
- Action
- Straight blowback , open bolt
- Rate of fire
- 500–550 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity
- 400 m/s (1,312 ft/s)
- Effective firing range
- 100–200 m (330–660 ft)
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-278-0899-26, Russland, Soldat mit MP 40 im Schnee.jpg
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- Commons category
- MP40
- service entry
- 1938-01-01
- service retirement
- 1945-01-01
- total produced
- 1000000
- Commons gallery
- MP40
- inception
- 1938-00-00
- nickname
- Schmeisser
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The MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40) is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Developed in Nazi Germany, it saw service with the Axis forces during World War II and extensive use post-war globally with various fighting forces.
Designed in 1938 by Heinrich Vollmer with inspiration from its predecessor the MP 38, it was heavily used by infantrymen (particularly by platoon- and squad-leaders), and by paratroopers, on the Eastern and Western Fronts as well as by the crews of armoured fighting vehicles. Its advanced and modern features made it a favorite among soldiers and popular in countries from various parts of the world after the war.