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HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) vs MG 42
Side-by-side technical comparison
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
Other WeaponsIn production
MG 42
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
MG 42
Production
2015–present
1942–1945
Units produced
Limited
400,000+
Specifications
Spec
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
MG 42
Overall length
1,067mm (42 in) stock extended
48.0 in (1,220 mm)
Barrel length
508mm (20 in)
21.0 in (533 mm)
Weight
5.4 kg (12 lb) empty
25.6 lb (11.6 kg)
Magazine capacity
20 or 30-round detachable box
Belt-fed (50 or 250 rounds)
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt (auto) / closed bolt (semi)
Recoil-operated, roller-locked
Trigger type
Selective fire
Full-auto only
Sights
Full-length Picatinny rail for optics, backup iron sights
Adjustable rear, blade front
Calibers
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
MG 42