Heckler & Koch G36

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Heckler & Koch G36

Overview

G36V

Lithuanian soldier with full size G36V with B+T aluminum quad rail handguard. Source: KASP - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

Origin Germany Type Assault rifle Entered service 1997 Status In service Development 1990 - 1995 Developer Germany - Heckler & Koch Spain - Santa Bárbara Sistemas Saudi Arabia - MIC Al Kharj Production 1996 - present Producer Germany - Heckler & Koch Number produced Over 260.000 Designations Project 50 (project name) HK 50 (project name) Notable users Germany Spain

Description

Introduction

The G36 is an assault rifle of German origin. It was developed by Heckler & Koch in the early 1990's as a new assault rifle for the German army. The G36 is a departure from H&K's high quality, but very expensive and heavy roller locking system. The G36 has been influenced by various weapon systems and the internal mechanism is rather similar to the AR-18. The name G36 stands for "Gewehr 36".

Design

The G36 is a modern assault rifle that has been influenced by The G36 is gas operated, has a short stroke gas piston, uses a rotating bolt and fires from a closed bolt position. Most of the exterior is made of high strength polymer and results in low weight. The German model has a dual sight unit consisting of a 3x scope with a non-magnifying reddot scope on top. The export model has a 1.5x reddot sight and later a Picatinny rail for mounting various optics became available. From the full size G36 model the G36K carbine and G36C compact models were derived.

Firepower

The G36 fires the 5.56x45mm NATO round from a 30 round translucent magazine or 100 round C-mag. It is a select fire rifle that is available with a variety of trigger groups. The cyclic rate of fire is 750 rpm. The effective range is 400 meters for the full size G36 and 200 meters for the sub compact G36C. The G36 and G36K can be fitted with the AG36 under barrel grenade launcher.

Users

The G36 was adopted by the German military as the standard issue assault rifle. The G36 has been adopted by Spain and several smaller nations as its standard issue weapon. Additionally various law enforcement, counter terrorist and special forces units around the world have the G36 in their inventory.

Variants

G36

Full size rifle variant of the G36. Those adopted in 1997 for German military service featured a dual sight setup. This consisted of a red dot sight on top of a 3.5x scope. For export purposes a single sight setup with 1.5x optic was offered as the G36E. The G36E was superseded by the G36V, which introduced a new type of adjustable stock, various options for sight rails with or without iron sights and various types of handguard, including aluminum ones instead of polymer.

G36K

Carbine variant of the G36. The K stands for Kurz, which is German for "short". The G36K has a shorter barrel and handguard. It cannot mount a bayonet or fire rifle grenades. The AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher can still be used. The G36K has the same German dual sight setup as the G36. The G36KE has the 1.5x export sight. The G36KV has the modular design with various types of stocks, sight rails and accessory options.

G36C

Compact assault rifle variant of the G36. Sometimes referred to as a sub machine gun. The G36C has the shortest barrel length of all G36 variants. It also has a shorter shoulder stock. Many varieties exist. The G36C is described in further detail in a separate article.

MG36

Short-lived light machine gun variant of the G36. The MG36 was to serve as a light machine gun in the squad alongside the G36. It has a slightly heavier barrel and is fitted with a bipod. Never went into series production. The MG36 is described in further detail in a separate article.

Details

Facts G36 G36V G36K G36KV General Origin Germany Type Assault rifle Caliber Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO Feed system 30 round detachable box magazine Barrel length 480 mm Rifling 6 grooves, 178mm right hand twist Muzzle velocity 920 m/s Operation Action Gas operated, short stroke gas piston Locking Rotating bolt Fire selector 0-1-F or 0-1-3-F Rate of fire 750 rpm Dimensions Stock type Side folding stock Length 999 mm stock extended 758 m stock folded Width 64 mm stock extended 94 mm stock folded Height 318 mm Weight 3.63 kg empty Sights Mechanical None Optics 3.5x scope with red dot sight on top Accessories Bayonet Yes Bipod Optional Grenade launching Can launch NATO standard rifle grenades Optional AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher Accessory rails Optional Picatinny rails on forearm General Origin Germany Type Assault rifle Caliber Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO Feed system 30 round detachable box magazine Barrel length 480 mm Rifling 6 grooves, 178mm right hand twist Muzzle velocity 920 m/s Operation Action Gas operated, short stroke gas piston Locking Rotating bolt Fire selector 0-1-F or 0-1-3-F Rate of fire 750 rpm Dimensions Stock type Side folding stock Length 999 mm stock extended 758 m stock folded Width 64 mm stock extended 94 mm stock folded Height 285 mm Weight 3.33 kg empty Sights Mechanical Back-up iron sights on top of 1.5x scope Full size or back up iron sights on Picatinny rail Optics 1.5x scope or Picatinny rail Accessories Bayonet Yes Bipod Optional Grenade launching Can launch NATO standard rifle grenades Optional AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher Accessory rails Optional Picatinny rails on forearm General Origin Germany Type Assault rifle Caliber Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO Feed system 30 round detachable box magazine Barrel length 318 mm Rifling 6 grooves, 178mm right hand twist Muzzle velocity 850 m/s Operation Action Gas operated, short stroke gas piston Locking Rotating bolt Fire selector 0-1-F or 0-1-3-F Rate of fire 750 rpm Dimensions Stock type Side folding stock Length 860 mm stock extended 615 m stock folded Width 64 mm stock extended 94 mm stock folded Height 318 mm Weight 3.3 kg empty Sights Mechanical None Optics 3.5x scope with red dot sight on top Accessories Bayonet No Bipod Optional Grenade launching Optional AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher Cannot launch NATO standard rifle grenades Accessory rails Optional Picatinny rails on forearm General Origin Germany Type Assault rifle Caliber Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO Feed system 30 round detachable box magazine Barrel length 318 mm Rifling 6 grooves, 178mm right hand twist Muzzle velocity 850 m/s Operation Action Gas operated, short stroke gas piston Locking Rotating bolt Fire selector 0-1-F or 0-1-3-F Rate of fire 750 rpm Dimensions Stock type Side folding stock Length 860 mm stock extended 615 m stock folded Width 64 mm stock extended 94 mm stock folded Height 285 mm Weight 3.0 kg empty Sights Mechanical Back-up iron sights on top of 1.5x scope Full size or back up iron sights on Picatinny rail Optics 1.5x scope or Picatinny rail Accessories Bayonet No Bipod Optional Grenade launching Optional AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher Cannot launch NATO standard rifle grenades Accessory rails Optional Picatinny rails on forearm