MP40 Go Back to Submachine Gun Weapon: MP40Type: Submachine GunCountry of Origin: GermanyYear Adopted: 1940Caliber: 9mm LugerAction: Blow Back Fully AutomaticOverall Length (mm): 833.0Weight (kg): 3.97Effective Range (m): 100The MP40 was a German submachine gun developed during World War II. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, it was a blowback-operated, fully automatic weapon, designed for use by infantry, paratroopers, and vehicle crews. The MP40 was a simplified, mass-production variant of the earlier MP38. Adopted by the Wehrmacht in 1940, the MP40 became one of the most recognizable weapons of World War II, particularly among German troops. Its compact design made it ideal for urban and close-quarters combat, where it excelled in engagements such as those on the Eastern Front and during the Normandy invasion. The MP40's influence extended beyond World War II, as its design inspired numerous post-war submachine guns. Today, it is a symbol of Nazi Germany's military forces and remains a popular firearm among collectors and military historians.Related Weapons: Bergmann MP18 Crvena Zastava Automat M56 Erma EMP MP28 Submachine Gun STG44 Sturmgewehr Steyr-Solothurn MP34 ZK383 Submachine Gun Bergmann MP35 Dreyse m1907 MP41 Submachine Gun GalleryNo Articles Found No Videos Found