The 'MP' in 'MP40' stands for maschinenpistole. The number '40' refers to the fact that it was the 40th machine pistol prototype.
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An MP40's muzzle velocity (speed of a bullet upon exiting the barrel) is about 1,250 feet/second.
Multiple thousnands of USD.
A limited number of silenced MP40 SMG's were produced - and found to be totally useless due to the loud noise the bolt made on blowback.
Mp40 Mg42 Panzer Tiger Tanks
The Erma Werke firearm company, funded by the German Army (Wehrmacht).