Heckler & Koch G36C

Heckler & Koch G36C

Overview

G36C

Left side view of G36C. Source: Heckler & Koch - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin Germany Type Compact assault rifle Entered service Early 2000's Status In service Development 2000 - 2001 Developer Germany - Heckler & Koch Production 2001 - present Producer Germany - Heckler & Koch Designations G36C / G36 Compact Notable users France - Law enforcement United Kingdom - Law enforcement

Details

Facts G36C General Origin Germany Type Compact assault rifle Caliber Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO Feed system 30 round detachable box magazine Barrel length 228 mm Rifling 6 grooves, 178mm right hand twist Muzzle velocity 722 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 716 mm stock extended 500 m stock folded Width 64 mm stock extended 94 mm stock folded Height 278 mm Weight 2.82 kg Sights Mechanical Hooded post front, aperture rear Optics Optional on Picatinny rail Accessories Accessory rails Picatinny rails on forearm

Media

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G36C with Export sight unit with additional reddot sight and Oerlikon LLM laser-light unit.

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Uruguay special forces firing their G36C during an exercise.

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Right side view of G36C with stock in folded position.

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Left side view of G36C.

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G36C without top rail, Aimpoint COMP-M2 reddot sight and Surefire grip with integrated light.

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French GIPN law enforcement operators with G36C fitted with German military dual sight setup.

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French GIPN law enforcement operator with G36C.

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German GSG9 operator with G36C compact assault rifle.

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Staged photo of French GIPN law enforcement operator with G36C.

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