AAC Honey Badger vs M433

2011–Present

2017–present

~10,000 units estimated

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

33.8 in (860 mm) with 16.5 in barrel

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

11–20 inches (varies)

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

3.5 kg (7.7 lb)

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

30-round STANAG

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Gas-operated, short-stroke piston

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Iron sights or optics