StG 44: Difference between revisions

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Factions	Weapon	Icon	Classes	Ammo
Factions	Weapon	Icon	Classes	Ammo	VC	StG 44		Assault Radioman	30+1 / 90

Damage Base	Headshot ×	Chest ×	Stomach ×	Leg ×	Arm ×	Bayonet	Rifle Grenades	Reload Speed
Damage Base	Headshot ×	Chest ×	Stomach ×	Leg ×	Arm ×	Bayonet	Rifle Grenades	Partial	Empty
37	×2.5 = 92.5	×1.2 = 44.4	×1.15 = 42.55	×0.8 = 29.6	×0.7 = 25.9	NO	NO	2.766 Seconds	3.33 Seconds

Designation	Weapon Type	Fire Modes	Fire Rate	Bullet Spread °	Range Modifier	Muzzle Velocity	Projectile weight	Weight
Designation	Weapon Type	Fire Modes	Fire Rate	StG 44	Assault Rifle	Auto+Semi	550 RPM	7.2°: 1.8° ADS	0.945	685 m/s	8.1 g (123 gr)	4.6 kg (10 lbs)

Full name	Caliber	Place of Origin	Date	Developers	Barrel Length	Total Length	Weapon Script Name
Full name	Caliber	Place of Origin	Date	Developers	Barrel Length	Total Length	Weapon Script Name	Sturmgewehr 44	7.92×33mm Kurz	Nazi Germany	1944	Hugo Schmeisser	16.5 in (42 cm)	37 in (94 cm)	weapon_stg44

The StG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44) is a German 7.92×33mm Kurz selective-fire rifle developed during World War II. It is best known for pairing an intermediate-power cartridge with a 30-round detachable magazine to provide controllable automatic fire at typical combat ranges—features that heavily influenced later assault-rifle design. In Military Conflict: Vietnam, the tables above list its in-game values pulled directly from the weapon script.

HISTORY

The StG 44 traces its development through earlier designations (MP 43/MP 44) before receiving the “Sturmgewehr 44” name in 1944. It was designed around the 7.92×33mm Kurz cartridge, which reduced recoil and weight compared to full-power rifle ammunition while still offering effective performance at intermediate ranges. Although produced in large numbers for late-war Germany, it appeared too late and in insufficient quantities to change the outcome of the war; however, it became a landmark in small-arms history and helped define what later militaries recognized as the assault-rifle concept.

After World War II, surviving StG 44 rifles circulated as captured or surplus weapons and are documented as turning up in a variety of later conflicts in limited numbers. In a Vietnam-era context, they were not a standard-issue rifle for any major belligerent, but isolated examples have been reported among the many older and non-standard weapons that occasionally surfaced through post-war redistribution and capture.

Sources

Real-Life Photos

US soldier in Nam training with enemy equipment

Videos

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-The StG 44, or Sturmgewehr 44, stands as a pioneering force in the evolution of firearms, recognized as the world's first true assault rifle. Developed by Nazi Germany during World War II, this revolutionary weapon combined the accuracy of a rifle with the rapid fire of a submachine gun. Its innovative design influenced subsequent generations of firearms, shaping modern infantry tactics and weaponry worldwide. The StG 44 symbolizes a pivotal moment in military history, marking a shift towards versatile, automatic firearms that would redefine the battlefield for decades to come.
+'''The StG 44''' (''Sturmgewehr 44'') is a German 7.92×33mm Kurz selective-fire rifle developed during World War II. It is best known for pairing an intermediate-power cartridge with a 30-round detachable magazine to provide controllable automatic fire at typical combat ranges—features that heavily influenced later assault-rifle design. In ''Military Conflict: Vietnam'', the tables above list its in-game values pulled directly from the weapon script.
+==HISTORY==
+The StG 44 traces its development through earlier designations (MP 43/MP 44) before receiving the “Sturmgewehr 44” name in 1944. It was designed around the 7.92×33mm Kurz cartridge, which reduced recoil and weight compared to full-power rifle ammunition while still offering effective performance at intermediate ranges. Although produced in large numbers for late-war Germany, it appeared too late and in insufficient quantities to change the outcome of the war; however, it became a landmark in small-arms history and helped define what later militaries recognized as the assault-rifle concept.
+After World War II, surviving StG 44 rifles circulated as captured or surplus weapons and are documented as turning up in a variety of later conflicts in limited numbers. In a Vietnam-era context, they were not a standard-issue rifle for any major belligerent, but isolated examples have been reported among the many older and non-standard weapons that occasionally surfaced through post-war redistribution and capture.
+===Sources===
+* [https://www.britannica.com/technology/MP44 MP44 / Sturmgewehr 44 | Encyclopædia Britannica]
+* [https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30026670 7.92 × 33 Kurz cartridge (MP 43 / StG 44) | Imperial War Museums]
+* [https://www.si.edu/object/stg-44-automatic-rifle%3Anmah_1093839 StG-44 Automatic Rifle | Smithsonian (NMAH)]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StG_44 StG 44 (postwar use overview) | Wikipedia]
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