The HK G36 is the standard frontline assault rifle of the Germany Army. By Staff Writer
The Heckler & Koch-produced HK G36 is the official frontline assault rifle of the German Army and is also featured in a shorter-barrel version as the HK G36K to German special forces elements. The G36 development stemmed directly from the failed HK G11 caseless rifle project. German armed forces needed a NATO-standard rifle that could fire the 5.56mm ammunition cartridge and considered the G41 as a possible replacement. Eventually, both the G11 and G41 were deemed too impractical and expensive to field as a frontline weapon system, thusly the HK firm stepped in with the HK G36 (a Steyr AUG design was also proposed but passed on).
The HK G36 featured a gas-operated rotating bolt system, which was a step away from the traditional HK-standard of roller-locked delayed blowback. HK was sensitive to the German military need for a production rifle that was cost-effective than the previous selections offered.
The exterior appearance of the G36 lends itself to appear very futuristic to some extent, with sharp clean lines and very little overall detailing. The oversized carrying handle is built into the design as standard, as is the 3x optical sight, which sits just behind the handle itself - above the pistol grip. The buttstock is skeletal in design and is allowed to fold making it ideal for paratroopers or special forces operatives in clsoe quarters combat. The cocking handle is located just beneath the carrying handle. Sight aperture is provided as well.
The German Army went on to accept the G36 design in 1996 and the line as a whole offers up a few variants including one for export featuring a less-powerful optic telescope.
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1995
Designation:Heckler & Koch HK G36 Classification Type:Assault Rifle Manufacturer:Heckler & Koch GmbH - Germany Country of Origin: Germany
Operators: Germany
Variants
HK G36 - Base model
HK G36E - Export model featuring 1.5 x telescopic sight.
HK G36K - Short-barrel version (Special Forces use).
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