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PPD-40 vs PPSh-41
Side-by-side technical comparison
PPD-40
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
PPSh-41
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
PPD-40
PPSh-41
Production
1934–1942
1941–1947
Units produced
Approximately 90,000
Over 6,000,000
Specifications
Spec
PPD-40
PPSh-41
Overall length
788 mm
843mm (33.2 in)
Barrel length
244 mm
269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined
Weight
3.67 kg
3.63 kg (8 lb) empty, 5.45 kg (12 lb) with 71-round drum
Magazine capacity
71 rounds (drum)
71-round drum (iconic) or 35-round curved box
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire
Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto — rare variant) or full auto only (most)
Sights
Open front post, tangent rear
Hooded front post, flip L-shaped rear (100-200m)
Calibers
PPD-40
PPSh-41