Heckler & Koch HK33 German 5.56mm Assault Rifle
Heckler & Koch HK33
Assault Rifle
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Basic Information
Name
Heckler & Koch HK33 German 5.56mm Assault Rifle
Designation
Heckler & Koch HK33
Alternate Designation
Heckler & Koch HK33
Equipment Type
Assault Rifle
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch, MKEK (licensed)
Date of Introduction
1968
Description
The Heckler & Koch HK33 German 5.56mm Assault Rifle is a 5.56mm assault rifle developed in the 1960s by West German armament manufacturer Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K), primarily for export.
Ground Specifications
Main Weapon
5.56mm assault rifle
Variants
HK33A2
A version with a polymer fixes buttstock.
HK33A3
A version with a retractable stock.
HK33K
A carbine version with a shorter barrel.
HK33SG1
A specialized marksman model, equipped with a telescopic sight and improved trigger.
HK33E
A export version of the HK33.
HK43
A semi-automatic version of the HK33.
HK93
A semi-automatic version, intended mainly for civilians.
G41
A assault rifle, introduced in 1981.
HK53
A compact assault rifle with a short barrel.
HK13
A light machine gun version.
System
Alternate Designation
Heckler & Koch HK33
Type
Assault Rifle
Caliber
5.56 mm
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch,
MKEK (licensed)
Action
Roller-delayed blowback
Muzzle Velocity
950 m/s
Effective Firing Range
200–400 m
Feed System
25-, 30-, or 40-round detachable box magazine
Sights
Rotary rear aperture drum, hooded foresight
Dimensions
Length
919 mm
Barrel Length
390 mm
Weight, Empty
3.9 kg
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.65 mm
Cartridge
5.56x45 mm
Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Category
Rifles
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rifles
Filter Label
H
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
0.92 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
3.9 kg
Operators (29)
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
Sweden
Turkey
Iran
Brazil
South Africa
Spain
Chile
Ecuador
El Salvador
Ghana
Greece
Guatemala
Indonesia
Ireland
Malaysia
Mexico
Myanmar
Netherlands
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Tanzania
Thailand
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