MG-43 Machine Gun

"A machine gun designed for stationary use. Trades higher power for increased recoil and reduced accuracy."
The MG-43 Machine Gun is an air-cooled, belt-fed general-purpose machine gun in Helldivers 2, and the first stratagem available to the player. It is automatically unlocked after the tutorial mission.
===Role===
Acting as the General-Purpose Machine gun, the MG-43 is an all-rounder. It's decent damage, armor penetration, and rate of fire, allows it to function well against both factions as an automatic support weapon, mowing down hordes of anything short of heavy-armored units.
While perfectly suited towards both Terminids and Automatons, it shines most against Automatons as an anti-Devastator weapon, which they field in vast amounts at higher difficulties. The MG43's bullets can penetrate their chest armor, reducing the need for accurate headshots in tense situations.
==Stratagem Code==
Players must enter the following sequence, using the default Ctrl+WASD keys or the controller D-Pad in order to call down this Stratagem during a mission:
==Stats==
*Call-in Time: 3 Seconds
*Uses: Unlimited
*Cooldown Time: 480 Seconds (8 Minutes)
*Firing Modes: 630 rounds per minute, 760rpm, and 900rpm by using the fire mode selector.
*Ammunition: Medium Penetration
*Capacity: 150
*Max Ammo: 2 Magazine
*Flashlight: No
*Replenish per Ammobox: 1 Magazine
==Gameplay Tips==
*The MG-43 is great for general use, but it's recommended to use it sparingly for times when it's needed most, such as fighting bug breach hordes or larger enemies, as it has a very limited amount of ammo and requires the wielder to remain stationary when reloading.
*It also has medium armor penetration, meaning it can pierce the armor of moderately-sized enemies such as Hive Guards and Devastators. It can also be used to destroy Scout Striders by tearing apart their legs.
*The weapon becomes more controllable and accurate while stationary. Being crouched dramatically increases this as well, with prone being the best option for accuracy and control.
Category:Stratagems (Helldivers 2)
Category:Weapons (Helldivers 2)
==Trivia==
This gun appears to be similar in appearance to two real-world, usually crew-served machine guns: The MG-42 of Nazi Germany, colloquially known as "Hitler's Buzzsaw" due to the sound it made while firing, and the US-made M-60, nicknamed "The Pig" due to its "voracious appetite" for ammunition and the weapon's overall bulk.