AAC Honey Badger vs Sturmgewehr 44

2011–Present

1943–1945

~10,000 units estimated

Approximately 425,000

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

940 mm (37.0 in)

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

419 mm (16.5 in)

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

4.62 kg (10.2 lb) loaded

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

30 rounds

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

Gas-operated, tilting bolt, selective fire

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

Single-stage

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

Hooded front post, tangent rear (adjustable to 800 m)