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Also known as MP 40, MP-40, Schmeisser
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
AI overview
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