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Heckler & Koch HK MP5N

Submachine Gun (SMG) [ 1983 ]

The German Heckler and Koch HK MP5N submachine gun is the navalized model of the earlier hugely successful HK MP5 machine pistol series.

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Image from official Heckler and Koch marketing material.

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The HK MP5N is yet another variant of the highly successful series of West German submachine guns following the MP5 pattern. The 'N' designator marks it as "Navy" to become the specialized Navy Model of the MP5 line developed specifically for use by the United States Navy (USN). The weapon has since been taken on by other operators around the world including Malaysia.

The Navy Model features a specialized "Navy trigger system", threaded barrel for support of suppressors / silencers, a retractable shoulder stock for compact-carry and fixed front titanium sights. The MP5N can be fitted with a specially-designed stainless steel waterproof silencer for close-in clandestine work.

Many of the functionality and general qualities found in the MP5 series are retained in the N model including selective-fire (safety and full-automatic modes), an angled handguard covering most of the barrel's length, oversized trigger ring for use by a gloved hand and slim, curved magazines available in 15- or 30-round cartridge counts. Rate-of-fire is 800 rounds-per-minute.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Service Year

1983

Origin

Germany

Classification

Submachine Gun (SMG)

Heckler & Koch GmbH - Germany

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Austria; Bangladesh; Egypt; France; Germany; Indonesia; Italy; Malaysia; South Korea; United States

(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)

✓ Special Forces
Qualities of this weapon have shown its value to Special Forces elements requiring a versatile, reliable solution for the rigors of special assignments.

Overall Length

680 mm
26.77 in

Empty Wgt

5.51 lb
2.50 kg

Sights

Iron front and rear

Action

Roller-Locked Delayed Blowback

Blowback Operation
Gas pressure from the rearward movement of the ignited cartridge case provides the needed bolt movement, ejecting the spent case and stripping a fresh case from the magazine.

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Caliber(s)*

9x19mm Parabellum

Sample Visuals**

Graphical image of a 9mm pistol cartridge

Rounds / Feed

15 or 30-Round Detachable Box

*May not represent an exhuastive list; calibers are model-specific dependent, always consult official manufacturer sources.
**Graphics not to actual size; not all cartridges may be represented visually; graphics intended for general reference only.

Max Eff.Range

656 ft
(200 m | 219 yd)

Rate-of-Fire

800
rds/min

HK MP5N - Base Series Designation

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