Heckler & Koch HK433
| HK433 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Carbine |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | TBA |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | 2017 |
| Specifications | |
The Heckler & Koch HK433 is a modular and compact assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm which combines features of the G36 and the HK416 families of assault rifles – both proven worldwide. Designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch. Barrel lengths will be from 11 “, 12.5”, 14.5 “, 16.5″, 18.9” up to 20″, cold-hammered and hard chromed-lined with a 178 mm right-hand twist, six-groove barrels with hard chromium plating.[1][2] The precision is described as “far above average”.
It doesn’t matter at all whether you are right or left-handed or have trained on a G36 / HK416 weapon system or AR-15 platform: The HK433 is the solution for every scenario imaginable. Maximum functional reliability with intuitive handling combined with maximum modularity, accuracy and weapon safety.[3]
H&K is positioning the rifle as a candidate for the German Bundeswehr's competition to select a new assault rifle.[4] 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
- ^ "Heckler & Koch unveils HK433 modular assault rifle | IHS Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
- ^ "Heckler & Koch unveils new modular rifle – HK433". quwa.org. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
- ^ "Heckler & Koch :: Product Overview | HK433". www.heckler-koch.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- ^ "Heckler & Koch bids to replace its own tarnished gun | Germany | DW.COM | 03.02.2017". Deutsche Welle. February 3, 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
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