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The '''Heckler & Koch HK433''' is a modular [[assault rifle]] designed and manufactured by [[Heckler & Koch]]. It is based on the [[AR-15]] and [[G36]], with 280, 318, 368, 421, 480, and 503 mm (11-, 12.5-, 14.5-, 16.5-, 18.9- and 20-inch) cold-hammered, 178 mm right-hand twist, six-groove barrels with hard chromium plating.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/67487/heckler-koch-unveils-hk433-modular-assault-rifle|title=Heckler & Koch unveils HK433 modular assault rifle {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://quwa.org/2017/02/06/heckler-koch-unveils-new-modular-rifle-hk433/|title=Heckler & Koch unveils new modular rifle – HK433|website=quwa.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref>
The '''Heckler & Koch HK433''' is a modular [[assault rifle]] designed and manufactured by [[Heckler & Koch]]. It is based on the [[AR-15]] and [[G36]], with 280, 318, 368, 421, 480, and 503&nbsp;mm (11-, 12.5-, 14.5-, 16.5-, 18.9- and 20-inch) cold-hammered, 178&nbsp;mm right-hand twist, six-groove barrels with hard chromium plating.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/67487/heckler-koch-unveils-hk433-modular-assault-rifle|title=Heckler & Koch unveils HK433 modular assault rifle {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://quwa.org/2017/02/06/heckler-koch-unveils-new-modular-rifle-hk433/|title=Heckler & Koch unveils new modular rifle – HK433|website=quwa.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref>


H&K is positioning the rifle as a candidate for the German [[Bundeswehr|Bundeswehr's]] competition to select a new assault rifle.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dw.com/en/heckler-koch-bids-to-replace-its-own-tarnished-gun/a-37405579|title=Heckler & Koch bids to replace its own tarnished gun {{!}} Germany {{!}} DW.COM {{!}} 03.02.2017|last=|first=|date=February 3, 2017|website=Deutsche Welle|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref> The H&K [[Heckler & Koch G36|G36]], the Bundeswehr's standard gun since 1997, is to be phased out and a replacement is planned to be phased in from 2020.
H&K is positioning the rifle as a candidate for the German [[Bundeswehr|Bundeswehr's]] competition to select a new assault rifle.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dw.com/en/heckler-koch-bids-to-replace-its-own-tarnished-gun/a-37405579|title=Heckler & Koch bids to replace its own tarnished gun {{!}} Germany {{!}} DW.COM {{!}} 03.02.2017|last=|first=|date=February 3, 2017|website=Deutsche Welle|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref> The H&K [[Heckler & Koch G36|G36]], the Bundeswehr's standard gun since 1997, is to be phased out and a replacement is planned to be phased in from 2020.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/02/03/news-heckler-koch-hk433/ H&K HK433 at SHOT Show 2017]
* [http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/02/03/news-heckler-koch-hk433/ H&K HK433 at SHOT Show 2017]
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Revision as of 17:29, 26 February 2017

HK433
TypeAssault rifle
Carbine
Place of originGermany
Service history
In serviceTBA
Production history
ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
Produced2017
Specifications

The Heckler & Koch HK433 is a modular assault rifle designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch. It is based on the AR-15 and G36, with 280, 318, 368, 421, 480, and 503 mm (11-, 12.5-, 14.5-, 16.5-, 18.9- and 20-inch) cold-hammered, 178 mm right-hand twist, six-groove barrels with hard chromium plating.[1][2]

H&K is positioning the rifle as a candidate for the German Bundeswehr's competition to select a new assault rifle.[3] The H&K G36, the Bundeswehr's standard gun since 1997, is to be phased out and a replacement is planned to be phased in from 2020.

References

  1. ^ "Heckler & Koch unveils HK433 modular assault rifle | IHS Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  2. ^ "Heckler & Koch unveils new modular rifle – HK433". quwa.org. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  3. ^ "Heckler & Koch bids to replace its own tarnished gun | Germany | DW.COM | 03.02.2017". Deutsche Welle. February 3, 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-13. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)