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| + | The PPD is a Soviet submachine gun developed by V. Degtyarev. The first prototype was created in 1929, based on the [[DP-27]], using a similar feeding system with top-sided disk magazines. Further improvements led to the appearance of the PPD Model 1931, which externally was more reminiscent the [[Tokarev M1927]]. In 1933 it was decided to go back to the barrel with the cooling jacket. In 1934, limited production of the PPD-34 was started, and in 1935 it was officially accepted into service. It was the third notable submachine gun in service in the USSR, after [[Thompson]] and [[Tokarev M1927]]. In 1938, a small update was carried out, with the designation of the new model as PPD-34/38. However, the SMG continued to be considered a weapon only for certain units, in generally of police type. Until 1939, about 5000 PPD-34 and PPD-34/38 were produced, after which it was decided to suspend them. However, the Winter War turned everything upside down. PPD's production was resumed in an emergency speed. In 1940, a number of design changes were made, for easier and less costly production. Further improvements led to the appearance of the PPD-40, in particular with a new type of magazine. Although it was replaced by the [[PPSh-41]], the PPD-40 continued to be produced until 1942 due to the war. | ||
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[[Image:Ppd-34.jpg|right|thumb|none|450px|PPD-34 with 25-round magazine - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | [[Image:Ppd-34.jpg|right|thumb|none|450px|PPD-34 with 25-round magazine - 7.62x25mm Tokarev]] | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 25 September 2020
The PPD is a Soviet submachine gun developed by V. Degtyarev. The first prototype was created in 1929, based on the DP-27, using a similar feeding system with top-sided disk magazines. Further improvements led to the appearance of the PPD Model 1931, which externally was more reminiscent the Tokarev M1927. In 1933 it was decided to go back to the barrel with the cooling jacket. In 1934, limited production of the PPD-34 was started, and in 1935 it was officially accepted into service. It was the third notable submachine gun in service in the USSR, after Thompson and Tokarev M1927. In 1938, a small update was carried out, with the designation of the new model as PPD-34/38. However, the SMG continued to be considered a weapon only for certain units, in generally of police type. Until 1939, about 5000 PPD-34 and PPD-34/38 were produced, after which it was decided to suspend them. However, the Winter War turned everything upside down. PPD's production was resumed in an emergency speed. In 1940, a number of design changes were made, for easier and less costly production. Further improvements led to the appearance of the PPD-40, in particular with a new type of magazine. Although it was replaced by the PPSh-41, the PPD-40 continued to be produced until 1942 due to the war.
PPD-34
Specifications
(1934 – 1940)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Weight: 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
- Length: 31 in (78.8 cm)
- Barrel length: 10.7 in (27.3 cm)
- Capacity: 25-round box magazine (PPD-34), 73-round drum magazine (PPD-34/38)
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The PPD-34 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Film Collection No. 3 (Boyevoy kinosbornik No. 3) | Pyotr Sobolevsky | German paratrooper | PPD-34/38 | 1941 |
| Fighting Film Collection No. 8 (Boyevoy kinosbornik No. 8) | A Soviet soldier | PPD-34/38; In documentary footage | 1942 | |
| Two Soldiers (Dva boytsa) | A Red Army soldier | PPD-34 with stick magazine | 1943 | |
| Native Shores (Rodnye berega) | Ivan Pereverzev | The battalion commander | PPD-34/38 | 1943 |
| Soviet soldiers and officers | ||||
| Philosophy of a Knife | archive footage, PPD-34/38 | 2008 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Mods | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FinnWars | PPD-34 | 2006 | |
| Forgotten Hope 2 | Appears with 25 and 71-round magazines | 2007 | |
| Deadfall Adventures | 2013 | ||
| World of Guns: Gun Disassembly | 2014 |
PPD-40
Specifications
(1940 – 1942)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Weight: 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
- Length: 31 in (78.8 cm)
- Barrel length: 10.7 in (27.3 cm)
- Capacity: 71-round drum magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The PPD-40 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbo | Peter Falk | Lt. Columbo | "Dead Weight" (S01E03) | 1971 |
| Columbo | Eddie Albert | Maj. Gen. Martin J. Hollister | "Dead Weight" (S01E03) | 1971 |
| Omega Option (Variant "Omega") | Soviet sailors | Seen in documentary footage | 1975 | |
| The State Border: Film 5 | Dmitry Matveev | Lt. Il'ya Sushencov | 1986 | |
| The State Border: Film 5 | Semyon Morozov | Petty officer Pavlo Levada | 1986 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Mods | Notations | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 | 2006 | ||
| Forgotten Hope 2 | 2007 | ||
| Heroes & Generals | 2016 |