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'{{Infobox Weapon |name=Heckler & Koch HK417 |image=[[File:Australian Army Pvt. Levi Mooney, right, bumps fists with a child during a patrol in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, July 26, 2013 130726-Z-FS372-401.jpg|300px]] |caption=HK417 and accessories in service with the [[Australian Army]]. |origin=[[Germany]] |type=[[Battle rifle]] <!-- Type selection --> |is_ranged=Yes <!-- Service history --> |service=2005-present |used_by=See ''[[#Users|Users]]'' |wars=See ''[[#Conflicts|Conflicts]]'' <!-- Production history --> |designer=[[Heckler & Koch]] |design_date= |manufacturer=[[Heckler & Koch]] |production_date= |number= |variants=See ''[[#Variants|Variants]]'' <!-- General specifications --> |weight=Assaulter: {{convert|3.87|kg|abbr=on}}<br> Recce: {{convert|4.05|kg|abbr=on}}<br> Sniper: {{convert|4.23|kg|abbr=on}}<br> G28 E2 (Standard): {{convert|5.8|kg|abbr=on}}<br> G28 E3 (Patrol): {{convert|5.15|kg|abbr=on}}<br> HK417 A2 - 13": {{convert|4.22|kg|abbr=on}}<br> HK417 A2 - 16.5": {{convert|4.4|kg|abbr=on}}<br> HK417 A2 - 20": {{convert|4.74|kg|abbr=on}} |length=Assaulter: {{convert|885|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|805|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed<br> Recce: {{convert|985|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|905|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed<br> Sniper: {{convert|1085|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|1005|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed<br> G28: {{convert|1082|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|965|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed<br> HK417 A2 - 13": {{convert|904|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|824|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed<br> HK417 A2 - 16.5": {{convert|994|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|914|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed<br> HK417 A2 - 20": {{convert|1082|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|1002|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} stock collapsed |part_length=Assaulter: {{convert|305|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br> Recce: {{convert|406|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br> Sniper: {{convert|508|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br> G28: {{convert|419|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br> HK417 A2 - 13": {{convert|330|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br> HK417 A2 - 16.5": {{convert|419|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br> HK417 A2 - 20": {{convert|508|mm|abbr=on|1}} |width={{convert|78|mm|abbr=on|1}} |height=HK417: {{convert|213|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br/> G28 E2 (Standard): {{convert|340|mm|abbr=on|1}}<br/> G28 E3 (Patrol): {{convert|280|mm|abbr=on|1}} |diameter= <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> |cartridge=[[7.62×51mm NATO]] |caliber=7.62mm |action=[[Gas-operated reloading|Short-stroke piston]], [[rotating bolt]] |rate=600 rounds/min |velocity=709 m/s (12 in) <br> 742 m/s (13 in) <br>750 m/s (16 in) <br> 775 m/s (16.5 in) <br> 789 m/s (20 in) <br> 817 m/s (20 in) HK417 A2 - 20" |range= |max_range= |feed=10 or 20-round detachable [[box magazine]]<br />Optional 50-round [[drum magazine]] |sights=Accessory diopter/rotary or optics<br> G28 E2 (Standard): Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20×50<br> G28 E3 (Patrol): Schmidt & Bender PMII 1-8×24 }} The '''Heckler & Koch HK417''' is a [[battle rifle]] designed and manufactured by [[Heckler & Koch]] in [[Germany]]. It is a gas-operated, [[selective fire]] rifle with a rotating bolt and is essentially an enlarged [[HK416]] [[assault rifle]]. Chambered for the full-power [[7.62×51mm NATO]] round, instead of the less powerful [[5.56×45mm NATO]] [[intermediate cartridge]], the HK417 is intended for use as a [[designated marksman]] rifle, and in other roles where the greater penetrative power and range of the 7.62×51mm NATO round are required. It has been adopted for service by a number of armed forces, special forces, and police organizations. ==Design Details== The HK417 is similar in internal design to the [[HK416]], but the receiver and working parts are enlarged to suit the larger 7.62×51mm NATO round. The bolt is a 7-lug rotating type, which sits in a bolt carrier and operates in a forged alloy receiver resembling those of the Stoner-designed [[AR-10]], [[AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]] series weapons. Like the [[HK416]], the HK417 is a gas-operated, with a short-stroke piston design similar to that of the [[Heckler & Koch G36]]. The short-stroke piston is more reliable than the original [[direct impingement]] operation of the [[AR-10]] and [[AR-15]] designs because, unlike these weapons, it does not vent propellant gases directly into the [[Receiver (firearms)|receiver]], which deposits carbon fouling onto the bolt mechanism as well as heating it up.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/12/army_carbine_dusttest_071217/ |title=Newer carbines outperform M4 in dust test |publisher=Army Times |date=2007-12-17 |accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref> The early prototype HK417 used 20-round magazines from the [[Heckler & Koch G3]] rifle family, which did not feature a bolt hold-open device. Later prototypes, however, switched to a polymer magazine with bolt hold-open. The magazine resembles an enlarged version of the [[Heckler & Koch G36|G36 series]] transparent magazine, except without the pins for holding more than one magazine together. In addition, a 50-round, low profile drum magazine developed by HK for the [[HK21E]] machine gun can be fitted to the HK417 for use in support and sustained fire applications. ==Role== Purchasers of the HK417 have typically intended it to complement lighter [[assault rifle]]s chambered for less powerful [[intermediate cartridge]]s (often [[5.56×45mm NATO]]), for the [[designated marksman]]'s role. The HK417's greater accuracy, effective range, and penetration offset its greater expense, its lower rate of fire, and its smaller ammunition capacity both in magazine and carriage.<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014">{{cite web |url=http://militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=577 |title=Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle (2006) |author= |date=June 22, 2014 |publisher=Military Factory |accessdate=2014-12-23}}</ref> The HK417 is available only to such government agencies as law enforcement, security forces, and the military. ==Variants== ===Military and law enforcement=== The HK417 models chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO available to the military and law enforcement market are: *'''HK417 12" 'Assaulter'''': carbine rifle with {{convert|12|in|disp=flip|abbr=on|1}} standard barrel *'''HK417 16" 'Recce' or 'Recon'''': rifle with {{convert|16|in|disp=flip|abbr=on|1}} standard and accurized barrels *'''HK417 20" 'Sniper'''': ''full size'' rifle with {{convert|20|in|disp=flip|abbr=on|1}} accurized barrel As of 2013, the HK417 A2 models chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO available to the military and law enforcement market are: *'''HK417 A2 - 13"''': carbine rifle with {{convert|13|in|disp=flip|abbr=on|1}} barrel *'''HK417 A2 - 16.5"''': rifle with {{convert|16.5|in|disp=flip|abbr=on|1}} barrel *'''HK417 A2 - 20"''': ''full size'' rifle with {{convert|20|in|disp=flip|abbr=on|1}} barrel Accurized barrels provide 1 [[Minute of arc|MOA]] accuracy (with match grade ammunition). A barrel can be changed in under two minutes with simple tools. All HK417 barrels are cold hammer forged and chrome-lined and use a conventional lands and grooves [[rifling|bore profile]] with a 279.4&nbsp;mm (1 in 11 in) twist rate. They are designed to function reliably with bullet weights ranging from less than 9.3 to 11.34 g (147 to 175 grains) and are threaded for [[flash hider]], [[muzzle compensator]], and sound [[suppressor]] attachment.<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://photos.imageevent.com/smglee/cltactical/HK%20Military%20LE%20Catalog.pdf |title=2008 Heckler & Koch Military and LE brochure |format=PDF |accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref> The HK417 A2 is the improved version. The design of the receiver, barrel interface, gas port and the bore axis alignment of the rifle have been further optimised to increase its accuracy and reliability.<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/assault-rifles/hk417/hk417-a2-13/overview.html|title=HK417 A2 - Effective and versatile|publisher=|accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> ====Small caliber==== *'''[[Heckler & Koch HK416|HK416]]''': smaller caliber variant chambered for [[5.56×45mm NATO]]. ==Related developments== ===Civilian=== Civilian variants of the HK416 and HK417 introduced in 2007 were known as '''MR223''' and '''MR308'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080606091055/http://hkpro.com/hkpro416civilianannouncement.htm Approving the MR223 and MR308 for civilian sale inside Germany] Retrieved 2014-09-03</ref> Both are semi-automatic rifles with several "sporterized" features. At the 2009 [[SHOT Show]], the two firearms were introduced to the American civilian market renamed respectively '''MR556''' and '''MR762'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090419141856/http://www.hkpro.com/documents/HK-MR-RIFLES-011409.pdf HK MR-556 and MR-762 rifles for the American market]</ref> Since then both were replaced by the improved '''MR556A1''' and '''MR762A1'''.<ref>[http://hk-usa.com/new-hk-products-2012/ New HK Products for 2012] Retrieved 2014-09-03</ref><ref>[http://hk-usa.com/product/rifles/ HK-USA Rifles] Retrieved 2014-09-03</ref> ===G28=== [[File:CIMIC Joint Training, GER and ITA Army, Capo Teulada, Trident Juncture 15 (22678987186).jpg|thumb|left|A ''G28'' of the [[German Army]]]] The civilian MR308 was used to develop the '''G28''', a [[designated marksman rifle]] for the German ''Bundeswehr'' (Federal Army) deployment to the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|Afghanistan war]]. The semi-automatic G28 designated marksman rifle is chambered for 7.62×51mm NATO and has a factory warranted accuracy of 45&nbsp;mm dispersion at 100 meters (1.5 MOA) when fired with 10 rounds using OTM/HPBT/Sierra Match King ammunition. The G28 features STANAG 4694 [[NATO Accessory Rail]]s that are backwards-compatible with the STANAG 2324 or MIL-STD 1913 [[Picatinny rail]]s. The upper receiver is made from steel instead of HK's aluminium alloy. Approximately 75% of the parts are interchangeable with the HK417. There are two different versions of the G28: G28 E2 (Standard) with Schmidt & Bender PMII 3-20×50 and the G28 E3 (Patrol) with Schmidt & Bender PMII 1-8×24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/precision-rifles/g28/g28/overview.html|title=G28 – A DMR-System – far more than just another rifle with a scope|publisher=|accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> In April 2016 the Heckler & Koch confirmed that a lighter version had won the United States Army's Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System contract to replace the army's [[M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System|M110 sniper rifle]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jahner|first1=Kyle|title=H&K confirms: This is the Army's new and improved sniper rifle|url=http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2016/04/08/hk-confirms-armys-new-and-improved-sniper-rifle/82788202/|accessdate=9 June 2016|work=Army Times|date=8 April 2016|quote=The gun will replace the M110 made by Knight's Armament as a culmination of the Army's desire for a shorter, lighter rifle that didn't sacrifice accuracy or performance.}}</ref> ==Gallery== <gallery widths="250px" heights="200px"> File:HK 417 080810 44.jpg|Heckler & Koch HK-417 12" "Assaulter" model on display File:ARMS & Hunting 2012 exhibition (473-31).jpg|A .338 [[SAKO]] [[TRG-42]] (upper), .308 Win H&K MR308 (second), .223 Rem AR-15-M5 and a 9mm [[AR-15]] on display at the 2012 ARMS & Hunting exhibition. File:Heckler&Koch HK MR308 linke Seite.jpg|MR 308 semi-automatic civilian variant File:Australian Army Pvt. Brent Rothwell patrols in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, July 26, 2013 130726-Z-FS372-355.jpg|[[Australian Army]] Pvt. Brent Rothwell patrols in Tarin Kowt with a HK417, [[Uruzgan]] province, [[Afghanistan]], July 26, 2013 File:ARW 30th Anniversary - 4478683088.jpg|[[Army Ranger Wing|Irish ARW]] airborne sniper team on a helicopter during the 30th anniversary of the ARW File:Skarpskytter.jpg|A [[sniper]] from the Norwegian [[Home Guard (Norway)|Home Guard]]'s task force "Bjørn West" armed with a HK417 [[designated marksman rifle]] File:Navy PASKAL sniper operator with HK417 7.62mm Sniper during 57th NDP.JPG|The navy PASKAL sniper operator with Ghillie Suit uniform arms with 7.62mm HK417 Sniper Rifle during on standby during the 57th National Day Parade of Malaysia at Merdeka Square, [[Kuala Lumpur]] File:Heckler & Koch HK417 Sniper Rifle of PASKAL.JPG|A .308 Win Heckler & Koch HK-417 12" Sniper and .223 Rem Heckler & Koch G36E on display at the 82nd Royal Malaysian Navy exhibition. </gallery> ==Users== <!--READ FIRST: This section is for cited entries only. 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Reference |- | {{flag|Portugal}} | [[Used by DAE (Destacamento Operações Especiais)]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| |align="center"|<ref name="Destacamento Operações Especiais">[[Destacamento Operações Especiais]]</ref> |- | {{flag|Albania}} | [[Special Operations Battalion (Albania)]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>[[Special Operations Battalion (Albania)]]</ref> |- | {{flag|Australia}} | [[Australian Army]] (acquired the 16-inch variant paired with 6× [[Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight|ACOG]] for an interim marksman solution for [[Operation Slipper|use in Afghanistan]], with permanent fielding expected in future) |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| 2010 |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=public.cn.view&CNUUID=E1B9BB57-E979-C225-B2FB849A9AE9904A | title=Contract Notice View – CN352591| work=AusTender| publisher=Australian Government| date=December 14, 2010| accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Juchniewicz|first=Nathan|title=New weapon to go the distance|url=http://digital.realviewtechnologies.com/?xml=defencenews_army.xml&iid=50400|accessdate=4 August 2011|newspaper=Army News (Australia)|date=July 21, 2011}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Brazil}} | [[Federal Police Department|Brazilian Federal Police]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| 2012 |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defesanet.com.br/armas/noticia/6964/PF---200-novos-fuzis-de-assalto-HK-417-sao-distribuidos-|title=DefesaNet - Armas - PF - 200 novos fuzis de assalto HK 417 são distribuídos.|work=DefesaNet|accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Croatia}} | [[CroatianDanish Army]] uses it as a [[marksman]] rifle and special forces rifle [[Special_Operations_Battalion_(Croatia)|BSD]] |align="center"| D14.5RS Gen. 2 |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| Image of Croatian Army's own[[HK417]] <ref>https:/upwiki/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/HK_417_080810_44.jpg</ref> |- | {{flag|Denmark}} | [[Danish Army]] uses it as a [[marksman]] rifle. |align="center"| 20" Sniper |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Geværer|url=http://www2.forsvaret.dk/viden-om/materiel/udrustning/vaaben/gevaerer/Pages/Gevaerer2.aspx|accessdate=7 April 2015|language=Danish}}</ref> |- | {{flag|France}} | ''[[Commandement des Opérations Spéciales]]'' (COS) |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.defense.gouv.fr/terre/equipements/materiels-forces-speciales/hk-417 |title=HK 417- fusil d'assaut de la firme Heckler & Koch |publisher=French Land Army official website |language=French |accessdate=2013-07-17}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |{{flag|Germany}} | [[German Army]] uses the G28, a modified version of the Heckler & Koch MR308, as a designated marksman rifle. And the standard HK417 A2 with a 13" barrel as "G27". <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bundeswehr.de/portal/a/bwde/!ut/p/c4/NYs9E4IwEET_US4p1IFOhkZLKQQaJ8AN3pgP5jxM4483Kdydec3bhRFyg_3QaoVisA56GGaqp6SmtKCyL9nROXyrhCTI-JAnegxwL8c8mGNAKRQMQpkrW4mstsjiitmZs1G0wKBN25iT_sd8q7G7Vt1RH9pLc4PN-_MPSKxqYw!!/ |title=Entscheidung zur Zwischenlösung G36 |language=German |publisher=[[Bundeswehr]] |date=27 August 2015 |accessdate=5 June 2016}}</ref> |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/germany_german_army_light_heavy_weapons/g28_marksman_rifle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_information_description_intelligence_pictures.html#description| title=G28 Marksman rifle Heckler & Koch| work= | publisher=armyrecognition.com| date=September 2011| accessdate=2012-01-08}}</ref> |- | [[GSG-9]] sniper teams of the [[Federal Police (Germany)|German Federal Police]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref>{{cite journal |last= Writer|first=Staff|date=2016-02-18|title=GSG-9 German Special Police Weapons|journal=Military Factory |volume= |issue= |pages= |id= |url=http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/gsg9-special-forces-weapons.asp|accessdate=2016-02-20}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Ireland}} | [[Defence Forces (Ireland)|Defence Forces]] [[Army Ranger Wing]] sniper teams |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| 2010 |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref name="TW">Tactical Weapons, May 2010 Issue. Guns of the Elite: Multi-Mission Warriors, page 92.</ref> |- | {{flag|Italy}} | [[Italian Navy Special Forces]], [[Italian Army Special Forces]], [[Italian Air Force Special Forces]], [[Italian Navy Marine Corps]], [[Italian Army]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| {{cn|date=July 2016}} |- | {{flag|Japan}} | [[Special Forces Group (Japan)]], [[Japan Ground Self-Defense Force]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| 2014 |align="center"|<ref>http://www.mod.go.jp/gsdf/gmcc/hoto/hkou/14hk093.pdf</ref> |- | {{flag|Malaysia}} | ''[[PASKAL|Pasukan Khas Laut]]'' sniper teams of the [[Royal Malaysian Navy]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite journal |last= Abas|first= Marhalim|date=2010-04-23|title=DSA 2010 Part III|journal=Malaysian Defence |volume= |issue= |pages= |id= |url=http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?m=20100423|accessdate=2011-08-01}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Mauritius}} | [[Military of Mauritius]] uses it as a [[marksman]] rifle |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| 2013 |- | {{flag|Netherlands}} | [[Korps Commandotroepen]] (KCT) of the [[Royal Netherlands Army]] (acquired the 16-inch variant paired with Schmidt & Bender 3-12×50 or [[Aimpoint CompM2]]) |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| 2011 |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dutchdefencepress.com/?p=70 |title=SF Operator is a special profession<!--Rough translation--> |publisher=Dutch Defence Press |language=Dutch |date=June 6, 2009 |accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dutchdefencepress.com/?p=4564 |title=KCT sniper teams are using the Heckler & Koch 417<!--Rough translation--> |publisher=Dutch Defence Press |language=Dutch |date=20 April 2011 |accessdate=2011-06-13}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Norway}} | [[Norwegian Armed Forces]] uses it as a [[marksman]] rifle |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>Offisersbladet nr. 3, May 2007: ''Heckler & Koch 416: Vårt nye håndvåpen''</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.no/hv/start/article.jhtml?articleID=140199 |title=Sniper Course<!--Rough translation--> | author=Kapten Trond Setså |work=Defense Net |publisher=Norwegian Defense | language=Norwegian |accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref> |- | {{flag|Poland}} | [[Policja]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web| url=http://bip.kgp.policja.gov.pl/download.php?s=18&id=18217 | title=Police Headquarters Official Gazette No. 13<!--Rough translation--> |language=Polish |format=pdf |date=September 25, 2009 |accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|{{flag|Russia}} | [[Spetsnaz]] snipers of law enforcement agencies |align="center"| MR308 |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bna78e-h3RI&feature=youtu.be</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last= Writer|first=Staff|date=2016-02-20|title=Russian SPETSNAZ Weapons|journal=Military Factory |volume= |issue= |pages= |id= |url=http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/spetsnaz-weapons.asp|accessdate=2016-02-20}}</ref> |- | [[Federal Security Service|FSB]] [[Alpha Group]] |align="center"| MR308 |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref>http://www.hkpro.com/forum/chef-s-corner-hk-action-series-continues/187480-hk-russia-2.html</ref> |- | {{flag|Sweden}} | [[Särskilda operationsgruppen]] |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"| {{citation needed|date=February 2014}} |- | {{flag|Turkey}} | [[Gendarmerie Special Operations Command]] |align="center"| HK417 G28 |align="center"| - |align="center"| |align="center"| {{citation needed|date=March 2015}} |- | rowspan="3" |{{flag|United Kingdom}} | [[Special Air Service]] sniper teams of the [[British Army]] |rowspan="3" align="center"| HK417 |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |align="center"|<ref name="Heckler & Koch HK 417 Battle Rifle / Sniper Rifle June 22, 2014"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Harding |first=Thomas |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/onthefrontline/5651453/SAS-parachuted-in-to-Baghdad.html |title=SAS parachuted in to Baghdad |publisher=The Telegraph |date=June 26, 2009 |accessdate=2011-01-30}}</ref> |- | [[Surrey Police]] sniper teams |align="center"| - |align="center"| - |rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|last=Middleton |first=Ashley |url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/15051066@N03/8134032861/ |title=Firearms unit &#124; Flickr - Photo Sharing! |publisher=Flickr.com |date=2012-10-27 |accessdate=2015-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/b3alie/4706494873/sizes/l |title=All sizes &#124; Throckmorton &#124; Flickr - Photo Sharing! |publisher=Flickr.com |date= |accessdate=2015-04-30}}</ref> |- | [[West Mercia Police]] sniper teams |align="center"| - |align="center"| |- | rowspan="3" |{{flag|United States}} | [[Delta Force]] sniper teams of the [[United States Army]] |align="center"| _ |align="center"| _ |align="center"| _ |align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/delta-force-weapons.asp |title=Delta Force Weapons |author=Writer, Staff |date=June 23, 2014 |publisher=Military Factory |accessdate=2015-05-24}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2015}} |- | [[SEAL Team Six]] sniper teams of the [[United States Navy]] |align="center"| _ |align="center"| _ |align="center"| _ |align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/navy-seal-weapons.asp |title=Navy SEALs Weapons |author=Writer, Staff |date=May 12, 2015 |publisher=Military Factory |accessdate=2015-05-24}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2015}} |- | [[United States Army]] |align="center"| G28 |align="center"| 3,643 (planned) |align="center"| _ | <ref>[http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2016/04/08/hk-confirms-armys-new-and-improved-sniper-rifle/82788202/ H&K confirms: This is the Army's new and improved sniper rifle] - Armytimes.com, 8 April 2016</ref> |} ==See also== *[[List of battle rifles]] *[[Heckler & Koch G3]] *[[Heckler & Koch HK416]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons category|HK 417}} {{Commons category|HK MR308}} *[http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/ Heckler & Koch page] *[http://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/assault-rifles/hk417/hk417-a2-13/overview.html Heckler & Koch HK417 A2 page] *[http://world.guns.ru/assault/as89-e.htm Heckler & Koch HK417 assault rifle at the Modern Firearms & Ammunition site] {{AR-15 variants}} {{HK firearms}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Heckler and Koch Hk417}} [[Category:7.62 mm firearms]] [[Category:Battle rifles]] [[Category:Sniper rifles of Germany]] [[Category:Heckler & Koch rifles|417]] [[Category:Post–Cold War weapons of Germany]] [[Category:Police weapons]] [[Category:Designated marksman rifles]] [[Category:AR-platform firearms]]'