List of German military equipment of World War II

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This page contains a list of equipment used the German military of World War II. Germany used a number of type designations for their weapons. In some cases, the type designation and series number (i.e. FlaK 30) are sufficient to identify a system, but occasionally multiple systems of the same type are developed at the same time and share a partial designation. [1]

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Personal arms and captured arms

Knives and bayonets

ImageName/designationTypeRole/sLengthFrom (year)Notes
SEITENGEWEHR 42 Technical drawing.jpg Seitengewehr 42 Combat knife, bayonet Close combat 17.95 cm (7.07 in)1944Never produced in large quantities
Bayonet m8498.JPG S84/98 III bayonet Combat knife, bayonet 25.1 cm (9.9 in)1935
Bayonet and scabbard (AM 696933-1).jpg Seitengewehr 98 Combat knife, bayonet Close combat 50 cm (20 in)1898First incorporated into the German army as a bayonet for the Mauser M1898 rifle

Small arms

Revolvers, pistols, and pistol carbines (manual and semi-automatic)

ImageName/designationTypeRole/sActionOriginVariant/sBase model/sManufacturer/sCartridge/sEffective firing range
(m)
From (year)Estimated wartime quantityUnloaded mass
(kg)
Notes
Italy revolver Modello 1889 Pistola a Rotazione System Bodeo Caliber 10.35 mm made in 1918 - National World War I Museum Kansas City noBG.jpg Bodeo M1889 Revolver Sidearm Double action Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Kingdom of Italy Type A Enlisted model and Type B officer's model-Societa Siderurgica Glisenti10.35mm Ordinanza Italiana1889 ?0.950During World War II, the Wehrmacht designated the Bodeo as Revolver 680(i) when utilized as an alternative firearm.
France service revolver Model 1892 8mm National World War I Museum Kansas City MO noBG.jpg ''Lebel'' Modèle 1892 Revolver Sidearm Double action, single action Flag of France (1794-1958).svg  French Third Republic -- Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne 8mm French Ordnance 1892 ?0.85Designated as Revolver 637(f)
Beretta 34 (6825664724).jpg Beretta M1934 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Kingdom of Italy -- Beretta .380 ACP 1934 ?Designated as Pistole 671(i)
Beretta M1935.JPG Beretta M1935 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Kingdom of Italy -- Beretta .32 ACP 1935 ?Designated as Pistole 672(i)
Webley IMG 6789.jpg Webley revolver Revolver Sidearm Double action, single action Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  United Kingdom MK I, MK I, MK III, MK IV, MK V and MK VI- Webley & Scott .455 Webley,
.45 ACP
1887 ?2.4Designated as Revolver 646(e) for the MK I to Revolver 655(e) for the MK VI.
- Pistole vz. 22 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, rotating barrelFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia --Zbrojovka Brno,
Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod
.380 ACP 1921 ?0.67Captured after the defeat of Czechoslovakia and used in very limited numbers. The destination for the pistol is still unknown.
CZ-24-1937-left-side grey BG 03.jpg Pistole vz. 24 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated, rotating barrelFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia -- Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod,
Böhmische Waffenfabrik (Under German Occupation)
.380 ACP 1923 ?0.67Designated as Pistole 24(t)
CZ27 (6971789467).jpg ČZ vz. 27 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated, rotating barrelFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia - Pistole vz. 24 Česká zbrojovka,
Böhmische Waffenfabrik (Under German Occupation)
.32 ACP 1939 ?0.67Designated as Pistole 27(t)
CZ38 (6825670598).jpg ČZ vz. 38 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia -- Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod .380 ACP 1939 ?Designated as Pistole 39(t)
Nagant Revolver.jpg Nagant M1895 Revolver Sidearm Double action, single action Flag of Russia.svg  Russian Empire,
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Various-Various 7.62×38mmR 1895 ?Designated as Revolver 612(r)
Tokarev TT33 (6825679152).jpg TT pistol Pistol Close-quarters/sidearm Short recoil actuated, locked breech, single action Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union Various-Various 7.62x25mm Tokarev
9x19mm Parabellum
1930 ?Designated as Pistole 615(r) and used by the Army and the Volkssturm.
Dreyse M1907 in Tula State Arms Museum - 2016 01.jpg Dreyse M1907 Pistol Close-quarters/sidearm Blowback-operated, unlocked breechFlag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire K. Sachs. Gend and Dreyse Rheinmetal ABT. Sommerda- Rheinmetall .32 ACP 251905 ?0.710Used by the Volkssturm and the Volksgrenadier units in 1943–1945.
Luger P08 (6971793777).jpg Luger P08 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, toggle-lockedFlag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Various Borchardt C-93 Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, Mauser 7.65×21mm Parabellum,
9×19mm Parabellum
5019003,000,0000.871
Arty08.jpg Lange Pistole 08 Pistol carbine Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, toggle-lockedFlag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Various Borchardt C-93 Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, Mauser 7.65×21mm Parabellum,
9×19mm Parabellum
19132,000Used by Artillerymen in the German Army and Waffen-SS units, and these continued in use until the end of the war in 1945.
Luger carbine new noBG.jpg Luger M1900 Carbine Pistol carbine Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, toggle-lockedFlag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Various Borchardt C-93 Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, Mauser 7.65×21mm Parabellum,
9×19mm Parabellum
1900 ?Used in very limited numbers during the late 1943 until the demise of the Nazi Germany in 1945.
Mauser C96 7,63 (6971794467).jpg Mauser C96 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Various- Mauser 7.63×25mm Mauser,
9×19mm Parabellum
18961,100,000+1.1319,000 Mauser C96 were used by the Army in 1942–1945 and the government purchased 7,800 Mauser M1930 variants for the Luftwaffe.
Mauser HSc (6971795373).jpg Mauser HSc Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany HSc Super- Mauser .32 ACP,
.380 ACP
401935251,9880.700
Mauser model 1914-IMG 7360-white.jpg Mauser M1914 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Recoil Operation Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire,
Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany
Model 1910 and Model 1934- Mauser .25 ACP (M1910),
.32 ACP
19103,455Used mostly by the German police and the Kriegsmarine.
Smolensk-War-Museum-16 noBG.png Sauer 38H Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Straight blowback Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany -- Sauer .25 ACP,
.32 ACP,
.380 ACP
251938200,0000.705
Steyr Hahn M1912 Romanian 9mm Steyr 4616b L DSC7593.jpg Steyr M1912 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Recoil-operated Flag of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918).svg  Austria-Hungary Doppelpistole M1912

and Repetierpistole M1912/P16

Roth–Steyr M1907 Steyr 9mm Luger,
9mm Steyr
501912 ?1.2Converted to 9mm Parabellum as the P12(ö)
Radom (6825677274).jpg Radom vz. 35 Vis Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Recoil-operated, closed bolt Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland - Browning Hi-Power FB Radom 9×19mm Parabellum 1939 ?0.950Occupied Polish production
Volkspistole Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany -- Walther,
Mauser, Gustloff
9×19mm Parabellum 50194516~1.088Prototype semi-automatic pistol.
Walther P38 (6971798779).jpg Walther P38 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, locked breech Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Various- Walther, Mauser, Spreewerk 9×19mm Parabellum 5019391,000,0000.800Standard issue pistol during World War II
Walther PP (6971798197).jpg Walther PP Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Straight blowback Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic Various- Walther .32 ACP,
.380 ACP,
.22 LR,
.25 ACP,
9×18mm Ultra
1929 ?
Walther PPk.jpg Walther PPK Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Straight blowback Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic VariousWalther PP Walther .32 ACP,
.380 ACP,
.22 LR,
.25 ACP,
9×18mm Ultra
1929 ?Shorter version of the Walther PP.
Walther Model 7 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire -- Walther .25 ACP 1915 ?Used by the Luftwaffe, Tank crews and even the Waffen-SS, served with the model 8.
Walther Model 8.jpg Walther Model 8 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic -- Walther .25 ACP 1920 ?Used by the Luftwaffe, tank crews and even the Waffen-SS, served with the model 7.
Walther's Patent Mod 9-106.jpg Walther Model 9 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic -- Walther .25 ACP 1921 ?Used by Tank crews as their pocket pistol.
Astra-300.jpg Astra 300 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback/singleFlag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Francoist Spain - Astra 400 Astra-Unceta y Cia SA 9mm Largo 194185,0000.641Imported from Spain
Astra400.jpg Astra 400 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback/singleFlag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Francoist Spain Various- Astra-Unceta y Cia SA 9mm Largo 19216,000~1.14Imported from Spain
Pistol 600 02.jpg Astra 600 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Francoist Spain - Astra 400 Astra-Unceta y Cia SA 9×19mm Parabellum 194411,000~1.08Imported from Spain
Pistole Mauser C 96 fruhe Ausfuhrung Waffe links in der WTS-Koblenz.jpg Astra 900 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg  Francoist Spain -Mauser C96 Astra-Unceta y Cia SA 9x19 Parabellum 19441050~Imported from Spain
FN Hi Power.jpg Browning Hi-Power Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, tilting barrelFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Various- Fabrique Nationale *7.65×21mm Parabellum,
9×19mm Parabellum,
.40 S&W
501940300,000+1.00Occupied Belgian production
Feguar (6971790137).jpg FÉG 37M Pistol Close-quarters/sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Kingdom of Hungary P.Mod 37.Kal 7.65 variant (German issue) Frommer 29M Fémáru, Fegyver és Gépgyár (FÉG) .380 ACP, .32 ACP 1937 ?0.770Imported from Hungary
Star 9 mm (6825678592).jpg Star Model B Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil, tilting barrelFlag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg  Spain VariousColt M1911 Star Bonifacio Echeverria 9×19mm Parabellum 1922 ?Designated as Pistole Star Modell B (.08) and imported from Spain for the Luftwaffe during the Battle of France.
Browning 1910 (6971783833).jpg FN M1910 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Various- Fabrique Nationale (FN) .380 ACP,
.32 ACP
1910 ?0.590Occupied Belgian production
FN1922.jpg FN M1922 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Various- Fabrique Nationale (FN) .380 ACP,
.32 ACP
1922 ?0.700Occupied Belgian production
Colt 1914 (6825669090).jpg Kongsberg M1914 Colt Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Recoil-operated, closed bolt Flag of Norway.svg  Norway -Colt M1911 Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk .45 ACP 19408200Occupied Norwegian Production
MAB MODEL D RH.jpg MAB Model D Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Blowback-operated Flag of France.svg  France Type I and Type II- Manufacture d'armes de Bayonne 7.65×17mm Browning SR
.380 ACP
1933 ?Occupied France Production
Pistolet SACM model 1935A-ILLU mod LEFT noBG.jpg Pistolet Modèle 1935A Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of France.svg  France -- Manufacture d'armes de Bayonne 7.65x20mm Long 1935 ?Occupied France Production and designated as Pistole 625(f).
Colt M1911 (6971799429).jpg Colt M1911/A1 Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of the United States.svg  United States Various- Colt Manufacturing Company .45 ACP 1911 ?Designated as Pistole 660(a).
M1917 revolver noBG.jpg M1917 Revolver Revolver Sidearm Double-action Flag of the United States.svg  United States Slightly differing versions of the M1917 were made by Colt and Smith & Wesson- Smith & Wesson,
Colt Manufacturing Company
.45 ACP 1917 ?Designated as Revolver 661(a) for the Smith & Wesson version and the Revolver 662(a) for the Colt version.

Automatic pistols and submachine guns

ImageName/designationTypeRole/sActionOriginBase model/sManufacturer/sCartridge/sEffective firing range (m)Cyclic rate of fire (round/min)From (year)Estimated wartime quantityUnloaded mass (kg)Notes
EMP44 Aberdeen noBG.png EMP 44 Submachine gun Close-quarters Straight blowback Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Erma Werke 9×19mm Parabellum 150–2005001943 ?3.6Prototype Submachine gun
Mauser ERMA Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego 2014-gradient.jpg Erma EMP Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic Erma Werke 9×19mm Parabellum,
7.63×25mm Mauser,
9×23mm Largo,
7.65×21mm Parabellum
150550193110,0004
MAS-38 noBG.png MAS-38 Submachine gun Close-quarters Off-axis bolt-travel delayed blowback Flag of France (1794-1958).svg  France 7.65mm Longue 100600–7001938 ?4.340
Mauser C96 AM.042018 (1).jpg Astra 902 Machine Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg  Kingdom of Spain Astra-Unceta y Cia SA 7.63×25mm Mauser,
9mm Largo
150–2009001927 ? ?A fully automatic version of the Astra 900 pistol but it has a 20 rounds internal box magazine. In 1943, some delivered to the Wehrmacht.
Astra 7,63 (6825677396).jpg Astra 904 Machine Pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg  Kingdom of Spain Astra-Unceta y Cia SA 7.63×25mm Mauser,
9mm Largo
150–200900–10001927 ?1.275Another fully automatic version of the Astra 900 pistol but it has a 10 or 20 rounds detachable box magazine.
Mauser Pistol (9885374745).jpg Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer Machine pistol Close-quarters, sidearm Short recoil Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Mauser 7.63×25mm Mauser,
9×19mm Parabellum
150–200900–10001896 ?1.13Approximately 1,235 Mauser M712 were used by the army and Waffen-SS, only 1,123 were used by the Luftwaffe and the Fallschirmjäger units as their survival or self-defense weapon.
Beretta 38.jpg Beretta Model 38 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg  Kingdom of Italy 9×19mm Parabellum 200550–6001938 ?3.25–4.2Used by the Wehrmacht and it variants
Bergmann MP18.1 noBG.png MP 18 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open-bolt Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Bergmann Waffenfabrik 9×19mm Parabellum 200350–500191830,0004.18Used by the Waffen-SS in early 1930s and it was replaced by the MP 38. In mid 1944–1945 some were issued to the Volkssturm.
MP18 yoav.jpg MP 28 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open-bolt Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Bergmann Waffenfabrik 9×19mm Parabellum 200550–6001928 ?4.0Used by the Feldgendarmerie army and the Volkssturm.
Kulsprutepistol model 1939 (MP 34) AM.041886 (4).jpg MP 34 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open-bolt Flag of Austria.svg  Austria Waffenfabrik Steyr 9×19mm Parabellum,
9×23 Steyr,
9×25mm Mauser,
7.63×25mm Mauser,
.45 ACP,
7.65×21mm Parabellum
150–2006001929 ?4.25Used by Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht
Bergmann Mp-35.jpg MP 35 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open-bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Bergmann,
Schultz & Larsen
9×19mm Parabellum 150–200540193540,0004.24Used by the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht
MP 38.jpg MP 38 Submachine gun Close-quarters Straight blowback, open bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Steyr-Mannlicher,
Erma Werke,
Haenel
9×19mm Parabellum 55019381,109~Used by the Waffen-SS, Feldgendarmerie, Army and the Volkssturm
MP 40 AYF 3.JPG MP 40 Submachine gun Close-quarters Straight blowback, open bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Steyr-Mannlicher,
Erma Werke,
Haenel
9×19mm Parabellum 100–200500–55019401,100,000~3.97
German MP wooden stock.jpg MP 41 Submachine gun Close-quarters Straight blowback, open bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Steyr-Mannlicher,
Erma Werke,
Haenel
9×19mm Parabellum 5501941 ?
MP 3008 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open-bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 9×19mm Parabellum 100450194510,0003.2
Suomi submachine gun M31 1 (1).jpg Suomi KP/-31 Submachine gun Close-quarters Straight blowback Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Tikkakoski 9×19mm Parabellum 200750–9001931 ?4.6Imported from Finland. [2]
Danuvia 39M.png Danuvia 39M Submachine gun Close-quarters Lever-delayed blowback Flag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Kingdom of Hungary 9×25mm Mauser 7501939 ?4.4Imported from Hungary. [3]
Orita M1941 02 noBG.jpg Orița M1941 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback Flag of Romania.svg  Kingdom of Romania 9×19mm Parabellum 200400–6001943 ?4Imported from Romania. [4]
Sfamzk383-2.png ZK-383 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia 9×19mm Parabellum 250500–7001938 ?4.83Occupied Czech production.
PPD-34-38 SMG.JPG PPD-34/38 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open bolt Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 7.62×25mm Tokarev 250800–10001934 ?Designated as Maschinenpistole 715(r).
PPD40.jpg PPD-40 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open bolt Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 7.62×25mm Tokarev 250800–10001940 ?Designated as Maschinenpistole 716(r).
MP41(r).jpg MP 41(r) Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open bolt Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 7.62×25mm Tokarev,
7.63×25mm Mauser,
9×19mm Parabellum
12501941 ?Captured PPSh-41 converted to 9×19mm Parabellum caliber for use by German forces.
PPSh-41 from soviet.jpg PPSh-41 Submachine gun Close-quarters Blowback, open bolt Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union 7.62×25mm Tokarev,
7.63×25mm Mauser
9×19mm Parabellum
12501941 ?Captured, unconverted PPSh-41 placed in German service and supplied with 7.63×25mm Mauser ammunition and designated as Maschinenpistole 717(r).

Rifles

ImageName/designationTypeRole/sActionOriginManufacturer/sCartridge/sEffective firing
range (m)
From (year)Estimated
wartime quantity
Unloaded mass
(kg)
Notes
Automatgevar m1941 Mauser - Tyskland - AM.045875.jpg Gewehr 41(M) Rifle Front-line, assault Bolt-action, gas trap, rotating-bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 40019416,6734.9
Automatgevar m1941 Walther - Tyskland - AM.067370.jpg Gewehr 41(W) RifleFront-line/assault Gas trap, flapper locking Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Walther 7.92×57mm Mauser 4001941145,0004.9
Gewehr 43 noBG.jpg Gewehr 43 RifleFront-line/assault Short-stroke piston, flapper locking Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Walther 7.92×57mm Mauser 5001943402,7134.4
Gewehr 43 sniper rifle Sniper rifle Long-range precision Short-stroke piston, flapper locking Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Walther 7.92×57mm Mauser 800194353,4354.4
Gewehr 98 noBG.jpg Gewehr 98 RifleFront-line infantry Bolt action Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 50018989,000,000+4.09
Karabiner 1898a noBG.jpg Karabiner 98a Carbine Front-line Bolt action Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 19081,500,000
Karabiner 98b RifleFront-line Bolt action Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 1923 ?
Gewehr 98 sniper rifle Sniper rifle Long-range precision Bolt action Flag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 800≥193515,0004.09
HIW VSK RifleFront-line infantryBolt-actionFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Hessische Industrie Werke 7.92×57mm Mauser 1944 ?
HIW VSK Carbine Carbine Front-line infantry Blow forward Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Hessische Industrie Werke 7.92×33mm Kurz 1944 ?
Kar 98K - AM.021488.jpg Karabiner 98k RifleFront-line infantryBolt-actionFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 500193514,000,000~4.1Main German rifle during World War II
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-216-0417-19, Russland, Soldaten in Stellung.jpg Karabiner 98k sniper rifle Sniper rifle Long-range precisionBolt-actionFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Mauser 7.92×57mm Mauser 1000≥1935132,0004.1
Drilling display.jpg M30 Luftwaffe drilling Combination rifle, shotgun Hunting/self-defenceBlitz lock systemFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Sauer 9.3x74mmR,
12 Gauge
194124563.4Issued to Luftwaffe aircraft as survival weapon
35M Puska.JPG Gewehr 98/40 (FÉG 35M)RifleFront-lineBolt-actionFlag of Hungary (1915-1918, 1919-1946).svg  Kingdom of Hungary 7.92×57mm Mauser 1941138,0003.98Imported from Hungary
Vz. 24 rifle.jpg Gewehr 24(t) (vz. 24)RifleFront-line infantryBolt-actionFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Zbrojovka Brno 7.92×57mm Mauser,
7×57mm Mauser,
7.65×53mm Mauser
1939330,0004.2Upgraded to Karabiner 98k standards, occupied Czech production
Sturmgewehr44 noBG.jpg StG 44
(Sturmgewehr 44)
Assault rifle Front-line/assault Long-stroke piston, tilting-bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Mauser 7.92×33mm Kurz 4501945425,9774
G33-40 total noBG.jpg vz. 33
as Gewehr 33(t)
RifleFront-line infantryBolt-actionFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Zbrojovka Brno 7.92×57mm Mauser 1939131,5033.1Occupied Czech production

Grenades and grenade launchers

ImageName/designationTypeOriginMass
(g)
WarheadWarhead mass
(g)
Detonation mechanismMaximum firing range
(m)
Estimated
wartime quantity
From (year)Notes
Niemiecki granat dymny.jpg Blendkörper 1H Smoke grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 370 Titanium tetrachloride 260
Blendkorper 2H.jpg Blendkörper 2H Smoke grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 480 Titanium tetrachloride (outer)
Calcium chloride
250 (outer)
25 (inner)
GG P 40 T&Ttrends36.jpg Gewehr-Granatpatrone 40 Shaped charge rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 250 RDX 175 Graze fuse 91
Gewehr Panzergranate.jpg Gewehr-Panzergranate Shaped charge rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 515 TNT 50 Graze fuse 114
Gewehr-Sprenggranate.jpg Gewehr-Sprenggranate Rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 260 PETN 31 Graze fuse 500
G.Pz.Gr 46 & 61.jpg Gross Panzergranate 46 & 61 Shaped charge rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 410 (Pzgr 46)
580 (Pzgr 61)
TNT 146 (Pzgr 46)
246 (Pzgr 61)
Base fuse 180 (Pzgr 46)
200 (Pzgr 61)
Haft-Hohlladung granare 3kg.jpg Hafthohlladung Shaped charge anti tank grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 3000 (H3 version)
3500 (H3.5 version)
553,9001942
Kampfpistole Flare gun Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 14001939
Flare pistol, U-505, World War II - Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) - DSC06765.JPG Leuchtpistole 34 Flare gun Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7301934
Leuchtpistole IMG 1728.JPG Leuchtpistole 42 Flare gun Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 11201943
M24 1.JPG Model 24 Grenade Hand grenade Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic 595 TNT 170Friction igniter1924
German grenade m39.JPG Model 39 grenade Hand grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 230Donarit - (relatively similar to amatol)112Instant, 1, 4.5, 7.5 or 10 second delay1939
Stielhandgranate 43 MHM noBG.png Model 43 Grenade [ broken anchor ] Hand grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 1943
Molotovin cocktail.jpg Molotov cocktail Hand thrown incendiary weapon Bandera del bando nacional 1936-1938.svg Spain 1936
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-732-0121-09A, Russland, Soldat der Division "Grossdeutschland" (cropped).jpg Panzerwurfkörper 42 HEAT Anti-tank grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 60060 Graze fuse 69
Panzerwurfminedraw.svg Panzerwurfmine Shaped charge hand thrown Anti-tank grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 1360500203,8001943
Hel - Museum of Coastal Defence - Collections 52.jpg Propaganda-Gewehrgranate Rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 230Propaganda leaflets200 Time fuse 460
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-584-2159-20, Frankreich, Soldat mit Gewehr in Stellung.jpg Schiessbecher Rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7502801,450,1141942
Sprengpatrone fur Kampfpistole.png Sprengpatrone Rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 99 PETN 22 Nose fuse 180
German soldier with Sturmpistole, 1943.jpg Sturmpistole Flare gun Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 2500180
Wurfgranate Patrone 326 Leuchtpistole.jpg Wurfgranate Patrone 326 Rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 91 TNT 7.1 Nose fuse 270
Wurfkorper Leuchtpistole.jpg Wurfkörper 361 Rifle grenade Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 230 Amatol 110 Time fuse 78

Mines

Recoilless rifles

Flamethrowers

Infantry rifles and machine guns

Infantry rifles and dual-purpose machine guns

ImageName/designationTypeRole/sActionOriginManufacturer/sCartridge/sEffective firing range (m)Cyclic rate of fire (round/min)From (year)Estimated wartime quantityUnloaded mass (kg)Notes
- Barnitzke machine gun General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Delayed blowback Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7.92×57mm Mauser  ?Prototype machine gun
Fallschirmjaegergewehr 42 noBG.png FG 42 Battle rifle, light machine gun Front-line, assault, fire support, suppression, defense Gas-operated, rotating bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Rheinmetall,
Heinrich Krieghoff Waffenfabrik,
L. O. Dietrich
7.92×57mm Mauser 300–600750–900194370004.2–4.95
Grossfuss Sturmgewehr.jpg Grossfuss Sturmgewehr Assault rifle Front-line, assault Gas-delayed blowback Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Metall- und Lackwarenfabrik Johannes Großfuß 7.92×33mm Kurz 500–55094.7Prototype assault rifle
Sturmgewehr 44.jpg StG 44 Assault rifle Front-line, assault Long-stroke piston, tilting bolt, selective fire Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany C. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik 7.92×33mm Kurz 300–600500–6001943425,9774.6
Kulsprutegevar m-1940 - Sverige - 6,5x55mm - Armemuseum.jpg Knorr-Bremse 1935/36 Automatic rifle, light machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Long-stroke piston, open bolt Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Svenska Automatvapen AB 6.5×55mm Swedish 4801940 ?8.5
MG 08 noBG.png MG 08 Heavy machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Short recoil, toggle lockedFlag of the German Empire.svg  German Empire DWM,
Spandau and Erfurt arsenals
7.92×57mm Mauser,
7.65×53mm Mauser,
7x57mm Mauser,
13×92mm TuF (TuF variant)
100–2000450–5001908 ?69
Munster MG13 (dark1).jpg MG 13 General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Short recoil Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic 7.92×57mm Mauser 100–20006001930 ?13.3
Munster MG15 (dark1).jpg MG 15 General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Recoil-operated Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic
Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany
Rheinmetall 7.92×57mm Mauser 1000–1050 ?12.4Former aircraft gun
1671 - Salzburg - Festung Hohensalzburg - Osterreichisch leichtes Maschinengewehr.JPG MG 30 General-purpose machine gun Anti-aircraft, airspace denial, fire support, suppression, defense Recoil-operated Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
Steyr-Werke AG 7.92×57mm Mauser,
8×56mmR,
7×57mm Mauser
700–9001930 ?9.5
MG-34.jpg MG 34 General-purpose machine gun Anti-aircraft, airspace denial, fire support, suppression, defense Recoil-operated, open bolt, rotating bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Rheinmetall-Borsig AG Soemmerda,
Mauserwerke AG,
Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG,
Waffenwerke Brünn
7.92×57mm Mauser 200–2000600–17001935577,12012.1
MG42 Sideview 2.jpg MG 42 General-purpose machine gun Anti-aircraft, airspace denial, fire support, suppression, defense Recoil-operated, roller-locked Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Mauser,
Wilhelm Gustloff Stiftung,
Steyr-Daimler-Puch,
Großfuß AG,
MAGET
7.92×57mm Mauser 200–2000900–15001942423,60011.6
MG42 45-Display noBG.png MG 45 General-purpose machine gun Anti-aircraft, airspace denial, fire support, suppression, defense Roller-delayed blowback Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7.92×57mm Mauser 200–7321350–18001944109Prototype machine gun
- MG 39 Rh General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Gas-operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7.92×57mm Mauser 100–16001937 ?9.58
MG 81.JPG MG 81 General-purpose machine gun Anti-aircraft, airspace denial, fire support, suppression, defense Recoil-operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7.92×57mm Mauser 200-8001400–16001940 ?6.5Former aircraft mounted weapon
MG 07 12 for AA fire.jpg Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 Medium machine-gun Fire support, suppression, defense Toggle-delayed blowback Flag of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918).svg  Austria-Hungary Steyr 8×50mmR Mannlicher,
8×56mmR,
7.92×57mm Mauser,
6.5×53mmR,
6.5×55mm,
7.62×54mmR,
.303 British
400–8801908 ?41.4
MG-Vollmer in der WTS Koblenz.jpg VMG 1927 General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Short recoil Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic 8×57mm IS 1927 ?11.48
Wimmersperg Spz Substitute assault rifle, light machine gun Front-line, assault Gas-operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7.92×33mm Kurz 4001944 ?Prototype assault rifle
Sturmgewehr 45K Assault rifle Front-line, assault Gas-operated, tilting block bolt Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 7.92×33mm Kurz Unknown45019453Prototype assault rifle
LMG Zb.26.jpg ZB vz. 26 General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Gas-operated, tilting breechblockFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Zbrojovka Brno, Military Technical Institute Kragujevac 7.92×57mm Mauser 100–10005001924 ?9.65
DavidYovanitch.png ZB vz. 30 General-purpose machine gun Fire support, suppression, defense Gas-operated, tilting breechblockFlag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Zbrojovka Brno, Military Technical Institute Kragujevac 7.92×57mm Mauser 100–1000550–6501930 ?9.10
7,92-mm iugoslavskii stankovyi pulemet sistemy V. Kholeka obr. 1938-40 godov.jpg ZB-53 Medium machine gun Anti-aircraft, airspace denial, fire support, suppression, defense Gas-operated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Zbrojovka Brno 7.92×57mm Mauser 500–8001936 ?21

Vehicle and aircraft machine guns

ImageName/designationTypeActionApplication/sOriginBase model/sManufacturer/sCartridge/sFrom (year)Unloaded mass (kg)Notes
MG15 7.92mm.jpg MG 15 Light machine gun Recoil operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MG 30 Rheinmetall 7.92×57mm Mauser 193212.4
MG 17.jpg MG 17 Light machine gun Recoil operated, closed bolt aircraftFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MG 30 Rheinmetall-Borsig 7.92×57mm Mauser 193410.2
MG 81.JPG MG 81 Light machine gun Recoil-operated aircraftFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MG 34 7.92×57mm Mauser 19406.5
Letecke muzeum Kbely (127).jpg MG 131 Heavy machine gun Recoil operated, short recoil, closed bolt aircraftFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 13×64mmB194016.6
MG151.15.jpg MG 151/15 Autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Waffenfabrik Mauser AG15×96mm cartridge194042.7
Mauser MG 151.JPG MG 151/20 Autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Waffenfabrik Mauser AG20×82mm cartridge194142
Mauser MG 213 Autocannon Gas operated, single-barrel 5-rounds revolverFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 20×146mm cartridge194475
Mauser MK 213 Autocannon Gas operated, single-barrel 5-rounds revolverFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 30×146mm cartridge194475
MGFFLRG.jpg MG FF Autocannon API blowback aircraftFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Oerlikon FF F cannon20×80mm RB193626.3
Rheinmetall mk-101.jpg MK 101 Autocannon Recoil operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 30x184B1940139
MK 103 Autocannon Gas operated, recoil operated Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MK 101 30x184B1943141
MK 108 at RAF Museum Cosford.jpg MK 108 Autocannon API blowback Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 30×90RB194358
MK 112  [ de ] (55mm aircraft cannon) Autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 55mm1945271
MK 214A Autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Fixed QF 50×419mmR
Bf 110 SM.jpg Schräge Musik Autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-655-5976-04, Russland, Sturzkampfbomber Junkers Ju 87 G (cropped).jpg BK 3.7 Anti-tank autocannon Short recoil Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 37×263mm1942295
50mm BK5.jpg BK 5 Anti-tank autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Fixed QF 50×419mmR1943540
Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Wien 7,5cm PaK 40.jpg BK 7.5 Anti-tank autocannon Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Fixed QF 75×714mmR

Artillery

Demolition charges

Infantry mortars

Heavy mortars and rocket launchers

Field artillery

Fortress and siege guns

Anti-tank guns

Anti-tank weapons (besides anti-tank guns)

Anti-aircraft weapons

Light anti-aircraft guns

Heavy anti-aircraft guns

Vehicles

Nazi Germany had captured many models of foreign equipment. In the list below, only most prominent captured models are listed. For full listing of captured vehicles see List of foreign vehicles used by Nazi Germany in World War II

Tankette

Tanks

ImageName/designationTypeOriginManufacturer/sMain armamentSecondary armamentFrom (year)Estimated
wartime quantity
Mass
(t)
Notes
Stridsvagn L-5.jpg Stridsvagn L-5 Light tank Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden AB Landsverk 37mm cannon2 x 7.92mm MG 13 light machine guns192957Incomplete prototype
LeichttraktorProfile.jpg Leichttraktor Light tank Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic Krupp, Rheinmetall 3.7 cm KwK L/45 7.92×57mm Mauser Dreyse machine gun, cloth belt drum magazine (100 rounds) supply193048.7 (Krupp)
8.96 (Rheinmetall)
Used for training only
Bundesarchiv Bild 146-1979-107-13, Volkssturm, Ubung mit Panzerschreck.jpg Grosstraktor Medium Tank Flag of Germany (3-2 aspect ratio).svg  Weimar Republic Krupp, Rheinmetall, Daimler 75 mm KwK3× 7.92 mm MG (coaxial, hull and sub-turret)1929616 (Rheinmetall, Daimler)
16.4 (Krupp)
Used for training only
SdKfz101.jpg Panzer I Light tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Krupp, Henschel, Daimler, MAN 2 × 7.92 mm MG 13 machine guns -193416595.4
Panzer II Saumur.JPG Panzer II Light tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 1 × 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 Ausf. a–F
1 × 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 Ausf. J–L
1 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 19361,8568.9
Škoda T-15 Light tank Flag of First Slovak Republic 1939-1945.svg  Slovakia Škoda 1 × 3.7 cm KwK 38(t) L/47 1 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 19365-Slovak alternative to the Panzer II. 5 prototypes built
Panzerkampfwagen II mit Schwimmkörper (Panzer II with floats) Light tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany 1 × 2 cm KwK 30 L/55 Ausf. a–F
1 × 2 cm KwK 38 L/55 Ausf. J–L
1 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 19368.9
VK 1602 Leopard new02.svg VK 16.02 Leopard Light tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MAN, MIAG, Daimler 5 cm KwK 39 (planned)1 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 021.9
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-761-221N-06, Norwegen, Panzer "Neubaufahrzeug".jpg Neubaufahrzeug Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Krupp, Rheinmetall 7.5 cm KwK 37 3.7 cm KwK 36
3 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34
1935523.41
Panzer-35.jpg Panzer 35(t) Light tank Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia Škoda, ČKD 3.7 cm (1.5 in) KwK 34(t) gun2 x 7.92 mm (0.3 in) MG 37(t) machine gun 193643410.5


Panzer 38(t) Ausf. S.jpg Panzer 38(t) Light tank Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia ČKD 37 mm KwK 38(t) L/47.8 2× 7.92 mm ZB-53 (MG 37(t)) machine guns 193914149.85
Sd.Kfz. 140/1 Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) mit 2 cm KwK 38 Light tank Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia ČKD 37 mm KwK 38(t) L/47.8 2× 7.92 mm ZB-53 (MG 37(t)) machine guns 19399.85
Sd.Kfz. 140/1 Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) mit 7.5 cm KwK37 L/24 Light tank Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia ČKD 37 mm KwK 38(t) L/47.8 2× 7.92 mm ZB-53 (MG 37(t)) machine guns 19399.85
PzKpfwIIIH.Saumur.000a1y8q.jpeg Panzer III Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Daimler 1 × 3.7 cm KwK 36 Ausf. A-G
1 × 5 cm KwK 38 Ausf. F-J
1 × 5 cm KwK 39 Ausf. J¹-M
1 × 7.5 cm KwK 37 Ausf. N
2–3 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 1939577423.0
Panzerbeobachtungswagen III Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Daimler 1 × 3.7 cm KwK 36 Ausf. A-G
1 × 5 cm KwK 38 Ausf. F-J
1 × 5 cm KwK 39 Ausf. J¹-M
1 × 7.5 cm KwK 37 Ausf. N
2–3 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 193923.0Used for forward artillery observation
Bundesarchiv Bild 101II-MW-5674-45, Ubungen mit Panzer III fur Unternehmen Seelowe.jpg Tauchpanzer III – amphibious (snorkel-fitted) Panzer III Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Daimler 1 × 3.7 cm KwK 36 Ausf. A-G
1 × 5 cm KwK 38 Ausf. F-J
1 × 5 cm KwK 39 Ausf. J¹-M
1 × 7.5 cm KwK 37 Ausf. N
2–3 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 193923.0Converted to amphibious tank
Panzermuseum Munster 2010 0128.JPG Panzer IV Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Krupp, Vomag, Nibelungenwerk 1 x 7.5 cm (2.95 in) KwK 40 L/48 main gun2 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 1939855325.0
Panzerbeobachtungswagen IV (Pz. Beob. Wg. IV) Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Krupp, Vomag, Nibelungenwerk 1 x 7.5 cm (2.95 in) KwK 40 L/48 main gun2 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 193925.0Artillery spotter tank with special radio equipment
Bundesarchiv Bild 183-H26258, Panzer V "Panther".jpg Panther Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MAN AG, Daimler, MNH  [ de ]1 x 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 2 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 1943600044.8
Beobachtungspanzer Panther – artillery observer Medium Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany MAN AG, Daimler, MNH  [ de ]1 x 7.5 cm KwK 42 L/70 2 × 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34 194344.8Used for forward artillery observation
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-299-1805-16, Nordfrankreich, Panzer VI (Tiger I).2.jpg Tiger I Heavy Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Henschel 8.8 cm KwK 36 L/56
92 AP and HE rounds
7.92 mm MG 34 1942134754.0
Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-721-0398-21A, Frankreich, Panzer VI (Tiger II, Konigstiger).jpg Tiger II Heavy Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Henschel, Krupp 8.8 cm KwK 43 7.92 mm MG 34 194449269.8
Lowe.svg Panzer VII Löwe Super-Heavy Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Krupp 10.5 cm (4.1 in) L/70 gun, *15 cm (5.9 in) L/38 gun or, 7.92 mm MG 34 or MG 42 070
Metro-maus1.jpg Panzer VIII Maus Super-Heavy Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Krupp, Alkett 128 mm (5 in) KwK 44 gun L/55 1 x 75 mm (3 in) KwK 44 gun L/36.5
1 x 7.92 mm (0.31 in) MG 34 machine gun
19442188
E-100.jpg Panzerkampfwagen E-100 Super-Heavy Tank Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg  Nazi Germany Henschel 1 x 128mm KwK 44 L/55 gun 1 x 75mm KwK 44 L/24 gun
1 x 7.92mm MG34
194411231 partial prototype

Self-propelled guns

Tank-based

Other

  • Schlepper 25PS  [ et ] – 37mm gun on Hanomag chassis
  • 7.7 cm FK WD Schlepper 50PS – 77mm gun on Hanomag chassis
  • Pz.Sph. 204(f) mit KwK 42 – gun on French Panhard 178 armoured car
  • 8.8 cm Flak 18 auf Zgkw 12 – AA gun in field gun mount on Sd.Kfz. 8 half-track chassis
  • 8.8 cm Flak 18 auf Zgkw 18 – AA gun in field gun mount on Sd.Kfz. 9 half-track chassis
  • Mittler Schutzenpanzerwagen S307(f) mit Reihenwerfer – mortar on French SOMUA MCG half-track truck chassis

Armored cars

Armored carriers

Engineering and command

Trucks

Passenger cars

Motorcycles

Motorcycles were often paired with a sidecar as a Wehrmachtsgespann  [ de ].

Tractors and prime movers

Miscellaneous vehicles

Aircraft

Secret weapons

Radars

Missiles and bombs

Cartridges and shells

See also

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Alfred Becker was a German engineer and artillery officer who served during the First and Second World Wars. During the Second World War he took captured British and French vehicles and refurbished and rebuilt them to supply the German army with armoured fighting vehicles. With his engineering and organizational skills, he converted the Hotchkiss plant on the outskirts of Paris into a vehicle modification and fabrication center. He used the vehicles to mobilize German guns, rocket launchers and mortars. Working with Altmärkische Kettenwerk Gmbh (Alkett), steel shielding was shipped from Germany to armour the vehicles. The men from his artillery command did the metal work and conversion on 1,800 recovered vehicles.

References

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  2. John Walter, Guns of the Third Reich, Greenhill Books, 2004, p. 163
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  5. Panzerabwehrkanonen

Further reading