Heckler und Koch G3
The G3 (G3A3) series assault rifle is manufactured by Heckler and Koch. It fires the 7.62 x 51 mm NATO cartridge and uses a standard 20 round magazine.
The G3A3 is known for its high level of accuracy and power, especially since assault rifles are a compromise between the two, sacrificing one for the other.
Technical Details
- Caliber: 7.62 x 51 mm NATO
- Function: roller-delayed blowback, select-fire rifle (semi-automatic, full-auto fire)
- Weight: 4.4 kg (empty)
- Length: 1026 mm
- Barrel: 450 mm
- Muzzle velocity: 790 m/s
- Sights: diopter sights
- Maximum effective range: 400 m
- Magazine capacity: 20/30/50 rounds
- Manufacturer: Heckler and Koch; Germany
Countries that use the G3
In the German military, the Bundeswehr, it is being phased out and replaced by the Heckler und Koch G36.
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