PPSh-41

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	Weapon: PPSh-41 Type: Submachine Gun Country of Origin: USSR Year Adopted: 1941 Caliber: 7.62x25 Tokarev Action: Blow Back Fully Automatic Overall Length (mm): 843.0 Overall Length (in): 33.19 Weight (kg): 3.00 Weight (pounds): 6.61 Effective Range (m): 150 m Effective Range (yards): 164.04

The PPSh-41 (Pistolet-Pulemyot Shpagina) is a Soviet submachine gun designed by Georgi Shpagin in 1941. Chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, it was developed as a response to the need for a simple, mass-producible submachine gun during World War II. The PPSh-41 features a high rate of fire and was typically fed from either a 71-round drum magazine or a 35-round stick magazine.

First adopted in 1941, the PPSh-41 quickly became one of the most iconic weapons of the Soviet Red Army during World War II. It was particularly effective in urban and close-quarters combat, where its rapid rate of fire and large magazine capacity gave Soviet infantry a decisive advantage, especially during the Battle of Stalingrad. It was also inexpensive and easy to manufacture, which allowed for large-scale production.

The PPSh-41 saw widespread use in numerous conflicts after World War II, including the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Its influence extended beyond the Soviet Union, with many variants produced by other countries. The PPSh-41 remains a symbol of Soviet military prowess and is one of the most recognizable submachine guns of the 20th century.