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The StG44 (Sturmgewehr 44, or Assault Rifle 44) is a select-fire automatic rifle made by Nazi Germany. It is considered as one of the first assault rifles in history (a select-fire gun that uses intermediate rifle cartridges). It was developed towards the late stage of World War II. The Wehrmacht divisions that invaded the Soviet Union during were being pushed back by the Red Army by late 1942. Many Soviet rifle companies were issued PPSh-41 submachine guns, while the trained guard troops were issued semi-automatic SVT-38 rifles, whereas the majority of the Wehrmacht divisions still relied on the bolt action Kar98k. Facing the overwhelming level of automatic firepower difference, Nazi leadership urged development of new arms and infantry doctrines.
The StG44 (Sturmgewehr 44, or Assault Rifle 44) is a select-fire automatic rifle made by Nazi Germany. It is considered as one of the first assault rifles in history (a select-fire infantry rifle that uses intermediate rifle cartridges). It was developed in the later years of World War II. The Wehrmacht divisions that invaded the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa were being pushed back by the Red Army by late 1942. Many Soviet rifle companies were issued PPSh-41 submachine guns and the trained guard troops were issued semi-automatic SVT-38 rifles, whereas the majority of the Wehrmacht divisions still relied on the bolt-action Kar98k. Facing the overwhelming level of automatic firepower, Nazi leadership urged development of new arms and infantry doctrines.


Due to the political atmosphere at 1943, mostly attributed to Nazi Germany's leader Adolf Hitler, early StG44 models were released under the designations MP43 and MP44 (Maschinenpistole 1943 and 1944 respectively). Recognizing the weapon's performance and the new fighting doctrine's success in Eastern front of 1944, the rifle received minor improvements and was redesignated StG44. It was stated that Hitler himself renamed the MP44 to StG44 after being impressed by its performance, but this is disputed by some historians.
Due to the political atmosphere at 1943, mostly attributed to Nazi Germany's leader Adolf Hitler, early StG44 models were released under the designations MP43 and MP44 (Maschinenpistole 1943 and 1944 respectively). Recognizing the weapon's performance and the new fighting doctrine's success on the Eastern front in 1944, the rifle received minor improvements and was redesignated as the StG44. It has been stated that Hitler himself renamed the MP44 after being impressed by its performance, but this claim is disputed by some historians.


The StG44 was designed for a new cartridge, the 7.92x33mm Kurz (Pistolenpatrone 43), a shorter version of the the 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge. The fully automatic weapon had more range than the MP40 SMGs chambered for 9x19mm pistol cartridges, while being able to fulfill the fire suppression role of a machine gun. By replacing the bolt action Mauser Kar98k rifles with the StG44, units were able to function better in close and medium range combat. StG44 rifles were widely given to upper hierarchical units of Wehrmacht such as the Panzergrenadier (Mobile Infantry), the Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper) and most importantly the Waffen-SS.
The StG44 was designed for a new cartridge, the 7.92x33mm Kurz (Pistolenpatrone 43), a shorter version of the the 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge. The fully-automatic weapon had more range than the MP40 SMGs chambered for 9x19mm pistol cartridges, while being able to fulfill the fire suppression role of a machine gun. By replacing the bolt-action Mauser Kar98k rifles with the StG44, units were able to function better in close and medium-range combat. StG44 rifles were widely given to upper hierarchical units of the Wehrmacht such as the Panzergrenadier (Mobile Infantry), the Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper) and most importantly the Waffen-SS.


The rifle's automatic action is actuated by gas, which pushes back a long-stroke piston rod. It has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds and is relatively heavy, weighing around 5kg loaded. It also has a fairly slow rate of fire of 500 rounds per minute. The combination of light cartridges and low ROF made the gun relatively controllable in full auto. It had a selector switch for fully automatic and semi-automatic modes.
The rifle's automatic action is actuated by gas, which pushes back a long-stroke piston rod. It has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds and is relatively heavy, weighing around 5kg loaded. It also has a fairly slow rate of fire of about 500 rounds per minute. The combination of light cartridges and low rate of fire made the gun relatively controllable in full auto. It had a selector switch for fully automatic and semi-automatic modes.


The introduction of the StG44 and new German infantry doctrines were too late to have an effect on the war itself, as by 1944 it was clear the defeat of the Nazi regime was imminent. Stockpiles of StG44 rifles recovered after the war had inspired the world of the weapon's concept and fighting doctrines, such was made evident by Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK rifle and later on Eugene Stoner's AR-15 rifle. A small batch of StG44s were produced post WWII, and together with surplus guns they briefly served the East Germany army as the Iron Curtains of USSR had fallen onto Europe.
The introduction of the StG44 and new German infantry doctrines were too late to have an effect on the war itself, as by 1944 it was clear the defeat of the Nazi regime was imminent. Stockpiles of StG44 rifles recovered after the war inspired other nations to develop similar arms, a trend made evident by Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK rifle and later with Eugene Stoner's AR-15 rifle. A small batch of StG44s were produced post-WWII, and together with other surplus guns they briefly served the East German army as the Iron Curtains of the USSR fallen across eastern Europe.<ref name = "StG44 Wiki">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StG_44 Wikipedia entry on the StG44]</ref>


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Her outfit suggests a strong pride in her country of origin, but her reason for wearing it is almost entirely cosmetic—she likes how it looks, and her quotes indicate she works hard to maintain her flashy uniform and gear so as to always present a professional angle to her fellow T-Dolls.
Her outfit suggests a strong pride in her country of origin, but her reason for wearing it is almost entirely based on cosmetics — she likes how it looks, and her quotes indicate she works hard to maintain her flashy uniform and gear, so as to always present a professional angle to her fellow T-Dolls.


The doll is dress in a similar manner to a general of the German Luftwaffe of World War II, the air force branch of the German military. Her rank as a general is indicated by the golden color of her insignia, aiguillette, buttons and the braided chinstrap on her peaked cap.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_German_Army_(1935%E2%80%931945)#General_officers_and_marshals_(Gener%C3%A4le) Usage of golden insignia for generals ]</ref> Her affiliation to the Luftwaffe can be seen in the dark-blue colors of the whole uniform and her coat, which is inspired by a generals Luftwaffe overcoat with its distinctive openly worn white lapels.<ref>[https://therupturedduck.com/products/named-luftwaffe-general-s-overcoat-and-trousers A Luftwaffe generals overcoat]</ref> It is also distinctive for peaked caps of the Luftwaffe to have comparable winged insignia like her.<ref>[http://thirdreichpictures.blogspot.com/2017/07/general-der-flieger-offizier.html Luftwaffe-General Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf with winged cap insignia and the mentioned overcoat]</ref> Optical similarities as a whole could also be drawn to the Allgemeine-SS or the Kriegsmarine, but altogether are much more unlikely when the details are compared.
The doll is dressed in a similar manner to a general of the German Luftwaffe, the air force branch of the German military during World War 2. Her rank as a general is indicated by the golden color of her insignia, aiguillette, buttons, and the braided chinstrap on her peaked cap.<ref name = "Golden Insignia Reference">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_German_Army_(1935%E2%80%931945)#General_officers_and_marshals_(Gener%C3%A4le) Reference material on the usage of golden insignia for generals]</ref> Her affiliation to the Luftwaffe can be seen in the dark-blue colors of the whole uniform and her coat, which is inspired by a Luftwaffe general's overcoat with its distinctive openly worn white lapels.<ref name = "Overcoat Reference">[https://therupturedduck.com/products/named-luftwaffe-general-s-overcoat-and-trousers Reference material on a Luftwaffe general's overcoat]</ref> It is also not uncommon for the peaked caps of the Luftwaffe to have comparable winged insignia to hers.<ref name = "Winged Cap Reference">[http://thirdreichpictures.blogspot.com/2017/07/general-der-flieger-offizier.html Luftwaffe-General Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf with winged cap insignia and the aforementioned overcoat]</ref> Visual similarities as a whole could also be drawn to the Allgemeine-SS or the Kriegsmarine, but altogether are much more unlikely when the details are compared.


Her insignia with a winged parachute makes it possible to assume she is a Fallschirmjäger. Several nations use this combination of symbols to distinct their airborne troops. Historically, the German Fallschirmjäger were not solely dropped by plane, but were also used as a kind of elite infantry. Their usage of the StG44 is also well documented, but not typical to see on photos.<ref>[http://nwobhmjp.tumblr.com/post/149218902317/stg44-mp44-sturmgewehr44-fallschirmj%C3%A4ger Fallschirmjäger with StG44]</ref>
Her winged parachute insignia makes it possible that she is a Fallschirmjäger, as several nations use this combination of symbols to distinquish their airborne troops. Historically, the German Fallschirmjäger were not solely dropped by plane, but were also used as a kind of elite infantry. Their usage of the StG44 is also well documented, but not typical to see on photos.<ref name = "German Parachute Troops post">[http://nwobhmjp.tumblr.com/post/149218902317/stg44-mp44-sturmgewehr44-fallschirmj%C3%A4ger Photo of a Fallschirmjäger with their StG44]</ref>


Interestingly, her uniform completely lacks any Nazi iconography, replacing it with German flag designs and GK symbols, likely the submitted artwork design of artist 八才 had undergone censorship.
Interestingly (or perhaps unsurprisingly), her uniform completely lacks any Nazi iconography, replacing it with German flag designs and GK symbols. It is likely that the submitted design of artist 八才 had undergone censorship.


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*StG44's grenade launcher skill in-game is based on the grenade launcher attachment called "Schiessbecher" or Gewehrgranatengerät (shooting cup/rifle grenade device), which used various 30mm grenade rounds. It was able to be equipped on the Kar98K, StG 44, G98/40, and FG 42. There's also a Japanese copy of Schiessbecher, the Type 2 that used in Type 99 and Type 38 Arisaka Rifle although the barrel was shorter.<ref>[[wikipedia:Schiessbecher|Wikipedia entry on Schiessbecher]]</ref>
*StG44's grenade launcher skill in-game is based on the grenade launcher attachment for the StG44, called the "Schiessbecher" or "Gewehrgranatengerät" (shooting cup/rifle grenade device). This device used various 30mm grenade rounds, and was able to be equipped on the Kar98K, StG 44, G98/40, and FG 42. There's also a Japanese copy of the "Schiessbecher", the Type 2, that was used with the Type 99 and Type 38 Arisaka rifles, although the barrel was shorter on the Japanese version.<ref>[[wikipedia:Schiessbecher|Wikipedia entry on Schiessbecher]]</ref>
*The Krummlauf was an optional attachment for the StG44, featuring a 30° or 45° curved barrel and appropriate sights for firing behind cover. However their durability is unreliable; 300 rounds for 30° barrel, and 160 rounds for 45° barrel. In addition, the device made bullets shatter and fragment while exiting the barrel, worsening its accuracy. The Krummlauf had an Infantry Version(I) and (F) for tank use in close range fighting. It is a main influence for the modern era Corner-shot.<ref>[[wikipedia:Krummlauf|Wikipedia entry on Krummlauf]]</ref>
*The "Krummlauf" was an optional attachment for the StG44, featuring a 30° or 45° curved barrel and appropriate sights for firing behind cover. However, their durability is unreliable; 300 rounds for the 30° barrel, and 160 rounds for the 45° barrel. In addition, the device made bullets shatter and fragment while exiting the barrel, worsening the rifle's accuracy. The "Krummlauf" had an infantry version (I) and an (F) variant for tank crew use in close-range fighting. It was a main influence for the modern era Corner-shot device.<ref>[[wikipedia:Krummlauf|Wikipedia entry on Krummlauf]]</ref>
*Syrian Rebels modified the StG44 by using a connected wired joystick to control the gun and a modified scope with CMOS camera with support of video output component that mounted behind the scope.<ref>[https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/09/30/mind-blown-remote-control-sturmgewehr-44-syria/ The article of Remote Controlled STG-44s in Syria]</ref>
*Syrian rebel troops modified the StG44 to be fired remotely by using a connected wired joystick to control the gun and a modified scope with CMOS camera with support of video output components mounted behind the scope.<ref>[https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/09/30/mind-blown-remote-control-sturmgewehr-44-syria/ Article on the use of remote controlled STG-44s in Syria]</ref>
**It should be noted that a weapons cache containing 5000 units of the StG44 was captured from the Syrian Rebels. The source of these weapons are still unclear, but the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia are possible sources as they sold their stock of StG44s to friendly regimes, mainly Communist-backed African region and the Middle-East in the Cold War era. The Soviets also aid to Syria during the Suez Crisis in 1956.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2015/06/alleged-stockpile-of-5000-stg-44s-in-syria/ Syrian 5000 StG44 stockpile article]</ref>
**It should be noted that a weapons cache containing 5000 StG44 rifles was captured from Syrian rebels. The source of these weapons is still unclear, but the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia are possible sources as they sold their stock of StG44s to friendly regimes, mainly Communist-backed African regions and the Middle-East during the Cold War era. The Soviets also sent aid to Syria during the Suez Crisis in 1956.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2015/06/alleged-stockpile-of-5000-stg-44s-in-syria/ Syrian StG44 stockpile article]</ref>
*Many people cite that the AK-47 was heavily influenced by StG44, which is true when looking at the long stroke piston system both guns use, the concept of the Intermediate cartridge and the fact the Hugo Schmeisser worked in the Soviet weapons industry after WWII.
*Many people cite that the AK-47 was heavily influenced by the StG44, a claim that holds some merit when looking at the long stroke piston system both guns use, the use of an intermediate cartridge, and the fact the Hugo Schmeisser (the designer of the StG44) worked in the Soviet weapons industry after WWII.
**Unknown to a lot of people, the AR-15/M16 was also influenced by the StG44 (Similarities include: spring loaded buttstock, the location of the Thumb safety and the magazine release). <ref>[https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/The_AR15_AR10_VS_to_the_STG44/118-489158/ AR-15/AR-10 VS to the STG44]</ref>
**Unknown to a lot of people, the AR-15/M16 was also influenced by the StG44. Similarities include the spring loaded buttstock, the location of the thumb safety, and the location of the magazine release.<ref>[https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/The_AR15_AR10_VS_to_the_STG44/118-489158/ AR-15/AR-10 VS the STG44]</ref>
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Revision as of 02:30, 7 October 2020

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Gun Information
Full name SturmGewehr 1944 (Assault Rifle/Gun 1944)
Country of origin Nazi Germany
Manufacturer C. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik, CITEFA (post war), Steyr-Daimler-Puch
Game Information
Faction Griffin & Kryuger
Manufactured /
Revised by 		I.O.P.
Voice actor Kayano Ai
Artist 八才
Released on CN, TW, KR, EN, JP
Chibi Animation
Variant:

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StG44 is a playable character in the game Girls' Frontline.

How to obtain

NORMALHEAVY Timer 3:00:00. See T-Doll Production for details.

DROP Can be obtained from many battle stages from Chapter 2-4 onward.

REWARD Obtained as a career quest reward for clearing 2-5. This AR StG44StG44StG44 will be Lv.20 and at 2x Dummy Links.

Exclusive Equipment

7.92 KURZ
StG44 Exclusive Chip
StG Scope

Union Skill

There is no union skill for this T-Doll.

Stats / Data

Stats

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 127(x1) / 635(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
19 → 53
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 36
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 46
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 61
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects submachine guns
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%
How to edit skills

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 129(x1) / 645(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
19 → 57
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 37
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 49
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 65
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects submachine guns and assault rifles
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%
How to edit skills

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 129(x1) / 645(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
19 → 58
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 37
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 49
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 66
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects submachine guns and assault rifles
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%
How to edit skills

Health
Health
 Health
Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 130(x1) / 650(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
Damage
 Damage
19 → 58
Evasion
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 38
Accuracy
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 50
Rate of Fire
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 66
Movement Speed
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.

Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.

Affects submachine guns and assault rifles
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%
How to edit skills

Weapon Background

The StG44 (Sturmgewehr 44, or Assault Rifle 44) is a select-fire automatic rifle made by Nazi Germany. It is considered as one of the first assault rifles in history (a select-fire infantry rifle that uses intermediate rifle cartridges). It was developed in the later years of World War II. The Wehrmacht divisions that invaded the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa were being pushed back by the Red Army by late 1942. Many Soviet rifle companies were issued PPSh-41 submachine guns and the trained guard troops were issued semi-automatic SVT-38 rifles, whereas the majority of the Wehrmacht divisions still relied on the bolt-action Kar98k. Facing the overwhelming level of automatic firepower, Nazi leadership urged development of new arms and infantry doctrines.

Due to the political atmosphere at 1943, mostly attributed to Nazi Germany's leader Adolf Hitler, early StG44 models were released under the designations MP43 and MP44 (Maschinenpistole 1943 and 1944 respectively). Recognizing the weapon's performance and the new fighting doctrine's success on the Eastern front in 1944, the rifle received minor improvements and was redesignated as the StG44. It has been stated that Hitler himself renamed the MP44 after being impressed by its performance, but this claim is disputed by some historians.

The StG44 was designed for a new cartridge, the 7.92x33mm Kurz (Pistolenpatrone 43), a shorter version of the the 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge. The fully-automatic weapon had more range than the MP40 SMGs chambered for 9x19mm pistol cartridges, while being able to fulfill the fire suppression role of a machine gun. By replacing the bolt-action Mauser Kar98k rifles with the StG44, units were able to function better in close and medium-range combat. StG44 rifles were widely given to upper hierarchical units of the Wehrmacht such as the Panzergrenadier (Mobile Infantry), the Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper) and most importantly the Waffen-SS.

The rifle's automatic action is actuated by gas, which pushes back a long-stroke piston rod. It has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds and is relatively heavy, weighing around 5kg loaded. It also has a fairly slow rate of fire of about 500 rounds per minute. The combination of light cartridges and low rate of fire made the gun relatively controllable in full auto. It had a selector switch for fully automatic and semi-automatic modes.

The introduction of the StG44 and new German infantry doctrines were too late to have an effect on the war itself, as by 1944 it was clear the defeat of the Nazi regime was imminent. Stockpiles of StG44 rifles recovered after the war inspired other nations to develop similar arms, a trend made evident by Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK rifle and later with Eugene Stoner's AR-15 rifle. A small batch of StG44s were produced post-WWII, and together with other surplus guns they briefly served the East German army as the Iron Curtains of the USSR fallen across eastern Europe.[1]

Character Design

Her outfit suggests a strong pride in her country of origin, but her reason for wearing it is almost entirely based on cosmetics — she likes how it looks, and her quotes indicate she works hard to maintain her flashy uniform and gear, so as to always present a professional angle to her fellow T-Dolls.

The doll is dressed in a similar manner to a general of the German Luftwaffe, the air force branch of the German military during World War 2. Her rank as a general is indicated by the golden color of her insignia, aiguillette, buttons, and the braided chinstrap on her peaked cap.[2] Her affiliation to the Luftwaffe can be seen in the dark-blue colors of the whole uniform and her coat, which is inspired by a Luftwaffe general's overcoat with its distinctive openly worn white lapels.[3] It is also not uncommon for the peaked caps of the Luftwaffe to have comparable winged insignia to hers.[4] Visual similarities as a whole could also be drawn to the Allgemeine-SS or the Kriegsmarine, but altogether are much more unlikely when the details are compared.

Her winged parachute insignia makes it possible that she is a Fallschirmjäger, as several nations use this combination of symbols to distinquish their airborne troops. Historically, the German Fallschirmjäger were not solely dropped by plane, but were also used as a kind of elite infantry. Their usage of the StG44 is also well documented, but not typical to see on photos.[5]

Interestingly (or perhaps unsurprisingly), her uniform completely lacks any Nazi iconography, replacing it with German flag designs and GK symbols. It is likely that the submitted design of artist 八才 had undergone censorship.

Main artworks

Primary in-game artworks. For information on how to obtain certain costumes, see Skin Catalogue.

  • Profile image
    Profile image
  • Full artwork
    Full artwork
  • Full damaged artwork
    Full damaged artwork
  • Digimind Upgrade Profile image
    Digimind Upgrade Profile image
  • Digimind Upgrade Full artwork
    Digimind Upgrade Full artwork
  • Digimind Upgrade Full damaged artwork
    Digimind Upgrade Full damaged artwork

Trivia

  • StG44's grenade launcher skill in-game is based on the grenade launcher attachment for the StG44, called the "Schiessbecher" or "Gewehrgranatengerät" (shooting cup/rifle grenade device). This device used various 30mm grenade rounds, and was able to be equipped on the Kar98K, StG 44, G98/40, and FG 42. There's also a Japanese copy of the "Schiessbecher", the Type 2, that was used with the Type 99 and Type 38 Arisaka rifles, although the barrel was shorter on the Japanese version.[6]
  • The "Krummlauf" was an optional attachment for the StG44, featuring a 30° or 45° curved barrel and appropriate sights for firing behind cover. However, their durability is unreliable; 300 rounds for the 30° barrel, and 160 rounds for the 45° barrel. In addition, the device made bullets shatter and fragment while exiting the barrel, worsening the rifle's accuracy. The "Krummlauf" had an infantry version (I) and an (F) variant for tank crew use in close-range fighting. It was a main influence for the modern era Corner-shot device.[7]
  • Syrian rebel troops modified the StG44 to be fired remotely by using a connected wired joystick to control the gun and a modified scope with CMOS camera with support of video output components mounted behind the scope.[8]
    • It should be noted that a weapons cache containing 5000 StG44 rifles was captured from Syrian rebels. The source of these weapons is still unclear, but the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia are possible sources as they sold their stock of StG44s to friendly regimes, mainly Communist-backed African regions and the Middle-East during the Cold War era. The Soviets also sent aid to Syria during the Suez Crisis in 1956.[9]
  • Many people cite that the AK-47 was heavily influenced by the StG44, a claim that holds some merit when looking at the long stroke piston system both guns use, the use of an intermediate cartridge, and the fact the Hugo Schmeisser (the designer of the StG44) worked in the Soviet weapons industry after WWII.
    • Unknown to a lot of people, the AR-15/M16 was also influenced by the StG44. Similarities include the spring loaded buttstock, the location of the thumb safety, and the location of the magazine release.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia entry on the StG44
  2. ↑ Reference material on the usage of golden insignia for generals
  3. ↑ Reference material on a Luftwaffe general's overcoat
  4. ↑ Luftwaffe-General Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf with winged cap insignia and the aforementioned overcoat
  5. ↑ Photo of a Fallschirmjäger with their StG44
  6. ↑ Wikipedia entry on Schiessbecher
  7. ↑ Wikipedia entry on Krummlauf
  8. ↑ Article on the use of remote controlled STG-44s in Syria
  9. ↑ Syrian StG44 stockpile article
  10. ↑ AR-15/AR-10 VS the STG44
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