MP43

The MP 43 (Maschinenpistole 43) considered the world's first modern assault rifle. The MP 43 is the first version of the StG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44) with some differences like a different butt end, muzzle nut, shape of the front sight base or with a unstepped barrel, all only visible with close inspection.

Overview

The MP 43 uses more powerful rounds than the common MP 40 submachine gun. It is less common than the MP 40, but in the later parts of the game, it tends to be used enough to be a reliable weapon.

Locations

SS soldiers and officers use this weapon. They are encountered mostly in the mid-game to the end. Ammo for it can be found in destructibles. It can first be found during the Digsite mission.

Characteristics

A good rate of fire and damage make this weapon an ideal choice against most enemies. It is useful at close-mid range, but with upgrades can be effective at long range.

Ammo type: 7.92x33mm Kurz Rounds.
Maximum ammo: 230 (460)
Maximum magazine capacity: 30 (60)
To refill ammo, it costs: $25

Upgrades

There are a total of 6 upgrades for the MP43. They are:

Improved Rifling. Costs: $500. It increases the accuracy of the MP43.
Drum Magazine. Costs: $500. It increases the magazine capacity from 30 to 60.
Ammo Pouch. Costs: $750. It increases the maximum ammo for the MP43 from 200 to 400.
Big Bore. Costs: $1,500. It increases the damage the MP43 deals.
Tactical Scope. Costs: $3,000. It gives the MP43 a scope, allowing farther zoom, while not compromising close-range accuracy.
Recoil Compensator. Costs: $1,000. It reduces the recoil, allowing for more accurate sustained fire.

Behind the scenes

One intel, which is a concept art "blueprint" of the MP 43 with annotations by the artist, features a suggestion that instead of Improved Rifling the MP 43 be equipped with a silencer like the other bullet-firing guns. This illustration, as with the other silencer illustrations, shows the silencer as a Gewehrgranatengerät rifle grenade launching cup.
The drum magazine is actually a drum magazine used by the MG34 and MG42.

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