GYALOGSAGI PUSKA 43M

GYALOGSAGI PUSKA 43M
Image: 43M Puska (Bundesarchiv)
YearMarch 1943
Weapon TypeInfantry Rifle
Origin & DesignerHungary/FEG
Numbers Produced91.500
Crew[@crew]
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length600mm
Overall Length1.100mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.15 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Blade & Rear Leaf
Feed5 Round Clip
Practical Rate of Fire20 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity760 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range2000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet1935M or 1898M Bayon
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe 43M was chambered to fire a 7.92mm round and carried a staggered five round magazine. Over 90.000 were issued to the Hungarian army with many more being delivered to German forces.