The immediate predecessor of the PPSh-41, the PPD-40 used a similar 71-round drum but required more machined components. Replaced in production by the simpler PPSh-41 after Soviet factories converted to the new design. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Automatic Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Capacity: 71 Year introduced: 1940, Soviet Union Weight: 224 oz Overall length: 30.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Close Quarters, Military