STG-44 Flashcards
Type of Gun
Assault Rifle
Place Of Origin
Nazi Germany
Time in service
September 1943–May 1945 (Nazi Germany)
Designer
Hugo Schmeisser
What year was it designed?
1942
Who manufactured it?
C. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik
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When did they started being produced?
September 1943
How many of these assault rifles were built?
425,977
What is the weight? (Unloaded with magazine)
Weight 4.62 kg (10.2 lb) unloaded with magazine
What is the weight when it is loaded?
5.13 kg (11.3 lb) loaded
What is the length?
940 mm (37 in)
What is the barrel length?
419 mm (16.5 in)
What is the cartridge type?
Cartridge 7.92×33mm Kurz,(aka. 7.9mm Kurz or Pistolenpatrone 43)
How does it fire? (Operate)
Gas-operated, tilting bolt, full auto or semi-auto
What is the Rate Of Fire?
550-600 rounds/min