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StG 45(M)
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StG45(M)

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1945
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StG45(M)

StG 45(M)
StG 45(M) Photo: Verein der Freunde und Förderer der Wehrtechnischen Studiensammlung Koblenz e. V. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
45
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1945–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity30
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
2/11
World War II
245/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
45
Controllability
70
Reliability
50
Ergonomics
60
Modularity
30
Weight
75
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
StG 45(M)
Country
Production
1945–1945
Quantity
30
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1945
  • DesignerWilhelm Stähle
  • Weight (Empty)4 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
  • Notable UsersGermany
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
  • Cartridge7.92×33mm Kurz (Pistolenpatrone 7.9mm M43)
  • Calibre7.92 mm
  • Case Length33 mm
  • Calibre ClassIntermediate
  • RimfireNo
  • Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity650 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Maximum Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
  • Sight TypeRear: V-notch; front: hooded post
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Total Production30
  • Production Start1945
  • Production End1945
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1945Production started
81
years in service
0
years in production
30
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
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.
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