Mauser Werke AG · Machine-Gun · Discontinued · 1942
| Weight (empty) | 11600 g (409.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1219 mm (47.99") |
| Barrel Length | 533 mm (20.98") |
| Magazine Capacity | 50 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 754 m/s (2474 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3700 J (2729 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
The MG42 (Maschinengewehr 42, or 'Machine Gun 42') is a German general-purpose machine gun developed in 1942 as an improved and simplified replacement for the earlier MG34. Chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, the MG42 became one of the most feared weapons of World War II, earning the nickname 'Hitler's Buzzsaw' among Allied troops due to its distinctive extremely high rate of fire of 1,200-1,500 rounds per minute. The weapon revolutionized machine gun design through its extensive use of stamped steel...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Werner Gruner