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WWII Weapons SFX Library Part I is a high-quality sound collection featuring authentic firing and reloading sounds from 12 iconic weapons used during World War II and the immediate post-war years. Captured with precision and attention to historical detail, this library provides powerful, realistic audio tailored for games, films, documentaries, and simulations.

Included weapons:
– MAS-49 Rifle
– Sten Gun Mark II
– PPS-43 Submachine Gun
– StG 44 Assault Rifle
– Mosin–Nagant Rifle
– Gewehr 41/43 Rifle
– Mauser C96 Pistol
– Walther P38 Pistol
– Browning A-5 Shotgun
– SKS Rifle
– Suomi KP/-31 Submachine Gun
– MG-42 Machine Gun

This library delivers clear, layered, and ready-to-use sounds for each weapon, with variations for single shots, bursts, full-auto fire, and mechanical reloads. Perfect for historical FPS games, cinematic projects, and military sound design.


WWII Weapons SFX Library Part I

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We proudly presents the unique Ka-52 Alligator sound effects library for game developers with detailed instructions on how to use it. For the library we used real field recordings of Ka-52 Alligator helicopter. The Ka-52 Alligator SFX sound library contains 37 high-quality helicopter engine sounds and about 30 weapon sounds. The weapon sounds include the firing of the 2A42 autocannon, the launch of single light rockets, and the launch of rocket salvos consisting of eight or more rockets. These diverse audio effects add to the immersive and dynamic combat experience. Using them together, your Alligator comes to life!

You can also find a ready-made solution for UNITY platform – Ka-52 Alligator Helicopter: Sound System + Flight Model and for UNREAL ENGINE – Ka-52 Alligator Helicopter: Sound System + Flight Model. It contains all necessary code for reproducing the sounds of the Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter depending on engine RPM, main and tail rotors RPM, helicopter’s speed, yaw, thrust, and the distance from the helicopter to the listener. Moreover these projects also implement a fully controllable advanced flight model of the Ka-52 Alligator. Thus, you can control the helicopter using the keyboard or game controller.

KA52 Alligator - Distant Rotor Overloaded

KA52 Alligator - Distant Airflow

KA52 Alligator - Distant 2A42 Autocannon

KA52 Alligator - Cockpit Rotor Overloaded

KA52 Alligator - Cockpit Noise

KA52 Alligator - Cockpit Light Rocket

KA52 Alligator - Cockpit 2A42 Autocannon

KA52 Alligator - 2A42 Autocannon

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The Suomi KP/-31 Designed Sound captures the rapid, sharp burst of the Finnish submachine gun famed for its reliability and accuracy. Introduced in 1931, the Suomi KP/-31 fires the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge from a drum or box magazine, delivering a high rate of fire with excellent control. Its robust construction and effective muzzle brake made it a favorite among Finnish troops during the Winter War and World War II. Known for its distinctive mechanical cycling and crisp firing sound, the Suomi KP/-31 proved deadly in close combat and urban warfare. The weapon features a wooden stock, simple blowback operation, and a quick-change barrel design. Post-war, it influenced many later submachine gun designs worldwide.

The Suomi KP/-31 Designed sound demonstration starts with three combined layers: “Start”, “Loop” and “End”. Then it plays four randomized “OneShot” sounds for close-distance fire. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear the distant sounds. These include “Dist_Start”, “Dist_Loop” and “Dist_End” layers, followed by four random “Dist_OneShot” variations. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - Suomi KP-31 (Submachine Gun)

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The PPS-43 Designed Sound captures the iconic audio of the Soviet PPS-43 submachine gun. This compact weapon was developed during World War II for close-quarters combat. It was originally made for tank crews and support units. Soldiers quickly adopted it thanks to its simplicity, low cost, and reliability. The PPS-43 fires the 7.62×25mm Tokarev cartridge. It performs well in urban warfare and dense terrain. The folding metal stock and stamped steel receiver make it lightweight and easy to produce. Today, the PPS-43 remains a symbol of WWII Soviet infantry and is still in limited use around the world.

The sound demonstration starts with three combined layers: “Start”, “Loop” and “End”. Then it plays four randomized “OneShot” sounds for close-distance fire. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear the distant sounds. These include “Dist_Start”, “Dist_Loop” and “Dist_End” layers, followed by four random “Dist_OneShot” variations. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - PPS-43 (Submachine Gun)

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The Mauser C96 Designed Sound captures the sharp, metallic bark of one of the most distinctive semi-automatic pistols ever made. Introduced by German arms manufacturer Mauser in 1896, the C96 gained instant recognition for its unique design—featuring a fixed internal magazine in front of the trigger, a long barrel, and a wooden holster that doubles as a shoulder stock. It fires the 7.63×25mm Mauser cartridge at high velocity, giving it impressive range and penetration for a handgun. The C96 earned the nickname “Broomhandle” due to the shape of its grip and became widely used by military officers, revolutionaries, and adventurers across Europe, Asia, and South America. It saw action in numerous conflicts, including World War I, the Russian Civil War, the Chinese Civil War, and World War II. The pistol’s mechanical sound—marked by a distinct charging click and rapid semi-automatic fire—became iconic. Its robust construction, speed, and historical aura made it a favorite in film, literature, and modern digital media.

The Mauser C96 Designed sound demonstration uses 5 random “OneShot” sounds for close distance. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear 5 random “Dist_OneShot” sounds for far distance. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - Mauser C96 (Pistol)

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The MG-42 Designed Sound captures the fast, thunderous rhythm of one of the most iconic machine guns of World War II. Introduced by Nazi Germany in 1942, the MG-42 quickly gained a fearsome reputation on the battlefield. It fires the powerful 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge at an extremely high rate of fire—up to 1,200–1,500 rounds per minute—earning it nicknames like “Hitler’s Buzzsaw.” The weapon uses a recoil-operated mechanism and belt-fed ammunition system, allowing sustained fire with rapid barrel changes. German forces deployed the MG-42 in various roles: mounted on tripods for defensive positions, on vehicles, and carried by infantry with bipods. Its design emphasized reliability, ease of production, and overwhelming suppressive firepower. The terrifying sound of its high-rate burst became instantly recognizable and had a strong psychological effect on enemy troops. Post-war, many nations adopted or copied its design, leading to successors like the MG3.

The sound demonstration starts with three combined layers: “Start”, “Loop” and “End”. Then it plays four randomized “OneShot” sounds for close-distance fire. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear the distant sounds. These include “Dist_Start”, “Dist_Loop” and “Dist_End” layers, followed by four random “Dist_OneShot” variations. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - Maschinengewehr MG-42 (Machine Gun)

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The Mosin-Nagant Designed Sound captures the deep, powerful report of the legendary Russian bolt-action rifle. First adopted by the Imperial Russian Army in 1891, the Mosin-Nagant became one of the most mass-produced military rifles in history, with over 37 million units made. It fires the 7.62×54mmR cartridge, known for its range and stopping power, and feeds from a five-round internal magazine. The rifle features a robust bolt-action mechanism, a hardwood stock, and iron sights calibrated for long-distance accuracy. Soviet snipers such as Vasily Zaitsev and Lyudmila Pavlichenko famously used scoped versions of the Mosin-Nagant during World War II. Its ruggedness, low production cost, and battlefield effectiveness earned it global recognition. Variants of the rifle served in dozens of armies and appeared in conflicts throughout the 20th century. Even today, the Mosin-Nagant sees use in training, hunting, and in some active combat zones.

The Mosin-Nagant Designed sound demonstration uses 5 random “OneShot” sounds for close distance. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear 5 random “Dist_OneShot” sounds for far distance. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - Mosin–Nagant (Bolt-Action Rifle)

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The SKS Designed Sound delivers the crisp, semi-automatic crack of the Soviet SKS carbine, a weapon that bridges the gap between traditional rifles and modern assault rifles. Developed by Sergei Simonov in 1945, the SKS fires the 7.62×39mm cartridge—later made famous by the AK-47. It uses a short-stroke gas piston system and features a ten-round fixed magazine, usually reloaded with stripper clips. Designed for reliability and ease of maintenance, the SKS served as the standard service rifle for Soviet forces in the immediate post-WWII era. Although quickly replaced by the AK platform in the USSR, the SKS remained in frontline service across Eastern Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world for decades. Its solid wood stock, folding bayonet, and distinctive action give it a recognizable profile and sound. The SKS excels in mid-range accuracy and rugged durability, making it popular among hunters, militias, and military forces.

The SKS Designed sound demonstration uses 5 random “OneShot” sounds for close distance. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear 5 random “Dist_OneShot” sounds for far distance. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - SKS (Semi-Automatic Rifle)

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The Sten Gun Mark II Designed Sound captures the harsh, metallic rhythm of the most widely used variant of the British Sten series. Introduced in 1941, the Mark II was designed for maximum simplicity, fast assembly, and minimal cost during the height of World War II. It fires the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge from a 32-round side-mounted magazine and operates on a basic open-bolt blowback system. The Mark II features a removable barrel, a tubular steel receiver, and a wireframe stock—resulting in a weapon that was lightweight, compact, and ideal for mass production. British forces, Commonwealth troops, and European resistance fighters all used the Sten Mark II in covert and front-line operations. Known for its rough handling and occasional reliability issues, the weapon still gained a reputation for rugged utility.

The Sten Gun Designed sound demonstration starts with three combined layers: “Start”, “Loop” and “End”. Then it plays four randomized “OneShot” sounds for close-distance fire. After that, you hear the reload sound. Next in the same demo, you hear the distant sounds. These include “Dist_Start”, “Dist_Loop” and “Dist_End” layers, followed by four random “Dist_OneShot” variations. All sounds in this preview are unprocessed, just like in the library. You can also hear similar sounds in our Unity and Unreal Engine projects. Visit our website or YouTube channel for examples.

WWII Weapons Sound Library Part I - Designed - Sten Gun Mark II (Submachine Gun)

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