The iron sights of StG-44 were leaf-type and a telescopic scope could also be attached.Īnother attachment for the StG-44 was the Krummlauf, which allowed the user to fire around corners, although it did not function very well.
The rate of fire of the StG-44 was around 500 rounds per minute and the muzzle velocity was 684.8 meters per second. The StG-44 commonly is said to have been the first effective assault rifle. It had a magazine capacity of 30 rounds and was chambered for the 7.92x33 mm Kurz cartridge. The StG-44 was about 90 centimeters long and weighed about 5.2 kilograms while loaded. The StG-44, or Sturmgewehr 44 is a gas-operated assault rifle that was developed and used by Germany during World War II.
