Maschinenpistole 40

Also known as MP 40, MP-40, Schmeisser

pistolet mitrailleur alemand de la seconde guerre mondiale

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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

Subclass of: submachine gun
Country of origin: Nazi Germany
Manufacturer: C. G. Haenel
Conflict: War in Donbas
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
ammunition: 9×19 mm Parabellum
service retirement: 1945-01-01
total produced: 1000000
Commons gallery: MP40
inception: 1938-00-00
nickname: Schmeisser

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Le Maschinenpistole 40, couramment appelé MP40, est un pistolet-mitrailleur, chambré pour la munition Parabellum 9 × 19 mm. Il succède au MP 38 et au MP 38-40 (les chiffres correspondent aux dates d'adoption de ces armes). Le MP40 reprend le fonctionnement à culasse ouverte du MP38 en simplifiant sa production. Plus de 1,2 million de MP38, MP 38-40 et MP40 furent produits.

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