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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
StG 45(M)
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire450
◇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
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 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.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
245ASSAULT RIFLES2WORLD WAR II · ASSAULT RIFLES406GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS186PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 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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