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Was the StG44 common?
It was incredibly effective. When it was released and issued in small numbers in the early 40’s, it was mainly used against the Soviets. It was great at clearing small rooms, corridors, and pretty much whatever you needed it for. Unfortunately, it came too late.
What caliber is a StG 44?
7.92×33mm Kurz
StG 44
| Sturmgewehr 44 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 7.92×33mm Kurz (a.k.a. 8mm Kurz or Pistolenpatrone 43) |
| Caliber | 8mm |
| Action | Gas-operated long-stroke piston, tilting bolt, selective fire |
| Rate of fire | ~500-600 rounds/min |
Who made StG 44?
Heanel
Steyr-Daimler-Puch
StG 44/Manufacturers
What is a StG 44?
The Sturmgewehr 44, commonly known as the StG 44 and also known as the MP 43 or MP 44, is a German assault rifle produced during the last years of World War II. It was the first weapon to be referred to as an assault rifle, and the first weapon exemplifying the concept to be mass-produced.
What modern weapons have been inspired by the StG 44?
Weapons from the AK-47, to the MP5, to the AR-15 (along with nearly every other modern semi-automatic rifle) have taken inspiration from the StG 44. Later assault rifles ironed out many of the flaws found the StG 44, and became the mainstay of all modern militaries.
What rank is the StG 44 in Warzone?
The StG 44 is the Rank 13 weapon of the Assault class and the last assault rifle acquired. Its shares some statistical similarities with the Sturmgewehr 1-5, with both weapons having the same damage model, muzzle velocity and magazine capacity.
Did the StG 44 influence the AK-47?
It has also been widely claimed that the StG 44 directly influenced the design of the AK-47, the most widely used assault rifle of the 20 th century. However, assessing whether that is true is difficult.