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MG 42 vs RP-46
Side-by-side technical comparison
MG 42
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
RP-46
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
MG 42
RP-46
Production
1942–1945
1946–1961
Units produced
400,000+
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
MG 42
RP-46
Overall length
48.0 in (1,220 mm)
1,272 mm
Barrel length
21.0 in (533 mm)
605 mm
Weight
25.6 lb (11.6 kg)
13.0 kg
Magazine capacity
Belt-fed (50 or 250 rounds)
Belt-fed (250 rounds) or 47-round pan
Action type
Recoil-operated, roller-locked
Gas-operated, flapper locked
Trigger type
Full-auto only
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable rear, blade front
Adjustable rear tangent
Calibers
MG 42
RP-46