[PAR] [TLE] StG 44 [SEP] The StG 44 (abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 44, "assault rifle 44") is a German selective-fire rifle developed during World War II.  It is also known under the designations MP 43 and MP 44 ("Maschinenpistole 43", "Maschinenpistole 44" respectively). [PAR] [TLE] Intermediate cartridge [SEP] An intermediate cartridge is a rifle/carbine cartridge that is less powerful than typical full-power battle rifle cartridges, such as the .303 British, 7.62×54mmR, 7.92×57mm Mauser, .30-06 Springfield or 7.62×51mm NATO, but still has significantly longer effective range than pistol cartridges.  As their recoil is significantly reduced compared to high power rifle cartridges, fully automatic rifles firing intermediate cartridges are relatively easy to control.  However, even though less powerful than a traditional full-power rifle cartridge, the ballistics are still sufficient for an effective range of 250 – , which are the maximum typical engagement ranges in modern combat.  This allowed for the development of the assault rifle, a selective fire weapon that is more compact and lighter than rifles that fire full power cartridges.  The first intermediate cartridge to see widespread service was the German 7.92×33mm Kurz used in the StG 44.  Other notable examples include the Soviet 7.62×39mm used in the AK-47 and AKM series, 5.45x39mm first used in the AK-74, and the American 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge first used in the M16.
[PAR] [TLE] StG 44 [ SEP ] The StG 44 ( abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 44 , " assault rifle 44 " ) is a German selective - fire rifle developed during World War II . It is also known under the designations MP 43 and MP 44 ( " Maschinenpistole 43 " , " Maschinenpistole 44 " respectively ) . [PAR] [TLE] Intermediate cartridge [ SEP ] An intermediate cartridge is a rifle / carbine cartridge that is less powerful than typical full - power battle rifle cartridges , such as the .303 British , 7.62×54mmR , 7.92×57 mm Mauser , .30 - 06 Springfield or 7.62×51 mm NATO , but still has significantly longer effective range than pistol cartridges . As their recoil is significantly reduced compared to high power rifle cartridges , fully automatic rifles firing intermediate cartridges are relatively easy to control . However , even though less powerful than a traditional full - power rifle cartridge , the ballistics are still sufficient for an effective range of 250 – , which are the maximum typical engagement ranges in modern combat . This allowed for the development of the assault rifle , a selective fire weapon that is more compact and lighter than rifles that fire full power cartridges . The first intermediate cartridge to see widespread service was the German 7.92×33 mm Kurz used in the StG 44 . Other notable examples include the Soviet 7.62×39 mm used in the AK-47 and AKM series , 5.45x39 mm first used in the AK-74 , and the American 5.56×45 mm NATO cartridge first used in the M16 .
What German intermediate cartridge rifle/carbine is known under the designations MP 43 and MP 44?
What German intermediate cartridge rifle / carbine is known under the designations MP 43 and MP 44 ?
StG 44
StG 44