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Maschinenkarabiner 42(H)
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Maschinenkarabiner42(H)

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1942
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Maschinenkarabiner42(H)

Maschinenkarabiner 42(H)
Maschinenkarabiner 42(H) Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
45
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
40
Modularity
10
Weight
75
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1943
Operators1 countries
Quantity8,000
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
7/11
World War II
263/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
45
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
40
Modularity
10
Weight
75
Versatility
30
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Maschinenkarabiner 42(H)
Country
Production
1942–1943
Quantity
8,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1941
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • DesignerHugo Schmeisser
  • Weight (Empty)4.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)5.49 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessingle, burst, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire500
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity640 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,650
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
  • Effective Range (area)300 m
  • Maximum Range800 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
  • Penetration150 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
  • Barrel Length364 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:10
  • Rifling Grooves4
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, rear: V-notch; front: hooded post
  • Sight Radius560 mm
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production8,000
  • Production Start1941
  • Production End1943
  • Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1943Production ended
84
years in service
1
years in production
8,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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