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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
Sources (2)
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Article · 日本語
MP 40（ドイツ語：Maschinenpistole 40 （マシーネンピストーレ・フィーアツィヒ）およびは、ナチス・ドイツの時代に開発された短機関銃である。第二次世界大戦中、ドイツ国防軍やドイツから供給を受けた枢軸国軍などで広く用いられた。 MP18やトンプソン・サブマシンガンなど従来の短機関銃と比較して、鋼板プレス加工やプラスチックを利用してコストダウンが図られている。このデザインは連合国側の銃器設計思想にも影響を与えた。
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