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Maschinenkarabiner 42(W)
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Maschinenkarabiner42(W)

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1942
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Maschinenkarabiner42(W)

Maschinenkarabiner 42(W)
Maschinenkarabiner 42(W) Photo: Hmaag · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
40
Controllability
65
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
20
Weight
70
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
ManufacturerCarl Walther GmbH
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1942
Operators1 countries
Quantity200
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
52
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
5/11
World War II
259/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
40
Controllability
65
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
20
Weight
70
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Maschinenkarabiner 42(W)
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1942–1942
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
52
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 Year1942
  • Service Entry Year1942
  • DesignerWalther
  • Weight (Empty)4.4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersGermany
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge7.92×33mm Kurz
  • Calibre7.92 mm
  • Case Length33 mm
  • Calibre Classintermediate
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity650 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)600 m
  • Maximum Range800 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length409 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable iron sights, rear: V-notch; front: hooded post
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Total Production200
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1942Production started
84
years in service
0
years in production
200
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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