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MG 15 vs MG 42
Side-by-side technical comparison
MG 15
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
MG 42
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
MG 15
MG 42
Production
1936–1945
1942–1945
Units produced
Approximately 50,000
400,000+
Specifications
Spec
MG 15
MG 42
Overall length
1,091 mm
48.0 in (1,220 mm)
Barrel length
600 mm
21.0 in (533 mm)
Weight
12.40 kg
25.6 lb (11.6 kg)
Magazine capacity
75 rounds (saddle drum)
Belt-fed (50 or 250 rounds)
Action type
Recoil-operated
Recoil-operated, roller-locked
Trigger type
Automatic only
Full-auto only
Sights
Ring bead front, rear sight for aerial targeting
Adjustable rear, blade front
Calibers
MG 15
MG 42