Heckler & Koch GmbH - HK G36 C3
Heckler & Koch GmbH - HK G36 C3
Germany country
Type Assault rifle
5.56 × 45mm NATO ammunition
Manufacturer Heckler & Koch
Period of use Since 1997
Length of service Since 1997
Weight and dimensions
Mass (unloaded) 3.3 kg (3 kg G36KE) (2.8 kg G36C)
Length(s) 99.8 cm / 75.8 cm (depending on version)
Barrel length 48 cm (depending on version)
Technical characteristics
Mode of action Recharging by borrowing gas
Firing mode: semi-automatic or single shot, burst of 2 shots (depending on version), automatic fire (burst emptying the magazine)
Maximum range 2,500 m
Practical range 500 m
Rate of fire 750 rounds per minute (theoretical)
Initial speed 920 m/s (G36, G36V, MG36, MG36E), 850 m/s (G36K, G36KV)
Capacity 30 rounds, 100 rounds (C-Mag)
Viewfinder Aiming X3.0 German version and option for export. X1.5 export version, possible as an option X3.0