| Technical Specifications for MG-42 |
| Type General-purpose machine gun. |
| Calibre 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser (0.31 in) |
| Length 1220 mm |
| Barrel Length 533 mm 4 grooves right-hand twist. |
| Weight 11.5 kg with bipod:32 kg with Lafette 42 tripod. |
| Muzzle velocity 755 m / second. |
| Rate of fire 1200 rounds / minute. |
| Effective range 500 metres direct fire:3500 meters indirect fire. |
| Ammo feed 50-round belt (usually clipped in fives to give 250 rounds) |