Muntshauser Waffenfabrik HK316

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HK 316
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TypeAssault rifle
Place of origin Englean Kaiserreich
Service history
In service2004-Present
Used by(See Users)
Production history
DesignerRupert Böttger
Designed1947–53
Manufacturer
Produced1953–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications (LAG 50)
Weight
  • Assaulter: 3.87 kg (8.5 lb)
  • Recce: 4.05 kg (8.9 lb)
  • Sniper: 4.23 kg (9.3 lb)
  • G28 E2: 5.8 kg (13 lb)
  • G28 E3: 5.15 kg (11.4 lb)
  • A2 13″: 4.22 kg (9.3 lb)
  • A2 16.5″: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb)
  • A2 20″: 4.74 kg (10.4 lb)
Length
  • Assaulter: 885 mm (34.8 in) stock extended/805 mm (31.7 in) stock collapsed
  • Tactical: 985 mm (38.8 in) stock extended/905 mm (35.6 in) stock collapsed
  • Sniper: 1,085 mm (42.7 in) stock extended/1,005 mm (39.6 in) stock collapsed
  • G44: 1,082 mm (42.6 in) stock extended/965 mm (38.0 in) stock collapsed
Barrel length
  • Assaulter: 305 mm (12.0 in)
  • Tactical: 406 mm (16.0 in)
  • Sniper: 508 mm (20.0 in)
  • G44: 419 mm (16.5 in)
Width78 mm (3.1 in)
Height
  • HK316: 213 mm (8.4 in)
  • G44 E2: 340 mm (13.4 in)
  • G44 E3: 280 mm (11.0 in)

Cartridge7.62x51mm SRSE
ActionGas-operated, tilting breechblock
Rate of fire600 rounds/min (fully automatic), variable (semi-automatic)
Muzzle velocity
  • 709 m/s (2,330 ft/s) (12 in)
  • 742 m/s (2,430 ft/s) (13 in)
  • 750 m/s (2,500 ft/s) (16 in)
  • 775 m/s (2,540 ft/s) (16.5 in)
  • 789 m/s (2,590 ft/s) (20 in)
Effective firing range
  • 13″: 400 m (437.4 yd)
  • 16.5″: 600 m (656.2 yd)
  • 20″: 800 m (874.9 yd)
  • G44: 600 m (656.2 yd)
Feed system10- or 20-round detachable box magazine
SightsIron or optical sights (Picatinny rail)

The Muntshauser Waffenfabrik HK316 (HK being Hoch Kalibre) is the primary standard-issue assault rifle of the Englean Kaiserliche Heer as well as many other nations.

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