The PPD-40, PPSh-41, and PPS-43

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Abstract:

The submachine gun was an important Soviet weapon during the years of World War II. Its lightness and ease of handling made it an ideal weapon for close combat. The development of the submachine gun reflected the development of Soviet mass production techniques demanded by the pressures of the War.

Author(s):
Blagonravov, A. ; Simonov, S. ; Ghistyakov, I.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
Funding Organization(s):
Army Foreign Science and Technology Center, Charlottesville , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Report
Publication Date:
1974 Apr 26
Pagination:
8

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
mass production, submachine guns, production, bullets, guns, weapons, automatic, firing rate, machine guns, muzzle velocity, robotics, second world war, army, manufacturing, war
Keyword(s):
Submachine guns
Subject Categories:
Ordnance
Update Date:
2022 Sep 08