PPZ-42 a fine TT inclusion as a suitable BR3 variety choice

[IceySmooth]

TLDR, a Zaitsev submachine gun model 1942; 1st model. developed from MP40, as an alternative to the PPS. 300 were produced and sent to an unknown rifle division for testing (saw active combat).

Based on the MP-40 it would have somewhat similar (but likely slightly worse characteristics, being a 1st model). And notably the requirement was for a low rate of fire (400-500rpm). Conversely it would be armed with a 71rd drum at BR3.

As such its a suitable alternative to the much higher DPS but lower capacity PPsh-41

Technical characteristics of PPZ 1st model:
Weight without magazine and accessories, kg: 3.34;
Store capacity, room: 71;
Store weight, kg: 1.06;
Weight with loaded magazine, kg: 4.98;
Length, mm: 805;
Barrel length, mm: 270;
Sighting line length, mm: 275;
Shutter stroke length, mm: 97;
Number of parts during incomplete (military) disassembly, pcs.: 9

–have a firing rate reduced to 400–500 rpm, so that reducing the mass of the system does not worsen the accuracy (the existing PPD and PPSh had a firing rate of 1000–1100 rpm), the muzzle compensator served the same purpose, simultaneously protecting the barrel from contamination;

@SzepWaxweiler

PPZ 42

By the beginning of the Second World War, the PPSh-41, designed by Shpagin, met the requirements for accuracy of fire and the penetrating effect of bullets, but had a number of complaints from military units, such as large dimensions and weight, which significantly complicated the use of this weapon in narrow trenches and cramped quarters in urban battles, as well as scouts, paratroopers and crews of combat vehicles. As a result, in 1942 a competition was announced for a submachine gun that was lighter, more compact, and cheaper to produce, but not inferior in performance to the submachine gun designed by Shpagin. At the end of February and beginning of March 1942, two samples of the Zaitsev SMG were prduced. The first sample produced in a small series of 300 pieces and was even sent to one of the rifle divisions of the Red Army.

What each nation needs currently

Let’s start with Germany as it needs not a lot of stuff currently 1- Germany First thing is a belt-fed machine gun as both soviets and American have access to belt-feds in their tech tree (I know MG34 and 42 are belt fed most likely by belt fed the German mains mean a MG with high ammo count) Giving belt-fed MG34 or 42 would be a lazy solution and also having 25 or 50 more rounds when you are firing between 800 and 1200 rounds per minute would not change anything so let’s try to find interest…

https://zonwar.ru/news4/news_741_PPZ.html

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@IceySmooth

–have a firing rate reduced to 400–500 rpm, so that reducing the mass of the system does not worsen the accuracy (the existing PPD and PPSh had a firing rate of 1000–1100 rpm), the muzzle compensator served the same purpose, simultaneously protecting the barrel from contamination;

The rate of fire of the first model was higher. But which one exactly is unknown.

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Советские пистолеты-пулемёты

[Admiral_Wenli]

Seems more like an event or BP item, saying that, it seems like a very cool addition.

[IceySmooth]

Im open to that ofc, it did see limited service so that helps - mostly Im looking for suitable alternatives to Ppsh in BR3 that offer something different. In this case we would be looking at worse MP40 stats of Br2, and lower ROF/ DPS, but with a larger mag capacity. I think its an interesting trade off

[IceySmooth]

Mostly for balance sakes Id like it to be lower end - that way it doesnt end up in BR4 where there are already many drum SMGs.