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This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "Vukovlad" (Aug 24th 2008, 12:17am)
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Originally posted by Vukovlad
ZK-412 Data
Caliber: 8x35 (8 mm Rapid)
Length: 980 mm
Barrel: 418 mm
Grooves: 4, right turn
Twist: 400 mm
Magasine: Box, detachable
Capacity: 30 rds
Weight with empty mag: 4,8 kg
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Originally posted by Vukovlad
Four groves bizarre? Like every Mauser from the M71 to M98? And yes it is a Carbine hence MK -SS-42
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Originally posted by Vukovlad
Got this on the TankNet about the 8mm Rapid, posted for those interested
Ammunition
8mm Rapid was designed in 08/1941. Among the conditions was that aimed fire should be possible up to 600 meters and that it should have comparable accuracy with 7.92mm Mauser. Also it was demanded that the round has high muzzle velocity (ca. 300 mps more than 9mm SMG).
The bullet was 21.5mm long and weighed 8g. Case was made from steel, 35mm long and lacquered.
During comparative trials between 8mm Rapid, 7.92mm Mauser and 9mm Parabellum, following results were achieved:
at 400 meters, average derivation (term?) of rounds was 15cm for Rapid, 7cm for Mauser and 80cm for 9mm. At 800 meters it was 104cm, 50cm and 546cm.
The bullet was able to penetrate steel helmet at 600 meters with 30° slope (400m demanded). At 50m 50cm of spruce wood was pentrated.
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