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HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) vs MG3
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HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
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MG3
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Overview
Spec
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
MG3
Production
2015–present
1959–present
Units produced
Limited
Over 1,000,000 (including MG 42 production)
Specifications
Spec
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)
MG3
Overall length
1,067mm (42 in) stock extended
1,225mm (48.2 in)
Barrel length
508mm (20 in)
565mm (22.2 in)
Weight
5.4 kg (12 lb) empty
11.5 kg (25.4 lb) with bipod
Magazine capacity
20 or 30-round detachable box
50-round drum or continuous belt feed
Action type
Gas-operated, open bolt (auto) / closed bolt (semi)
Recoil-operated, roller-locked delayed blowback
Trigger type
Selective fire
Full auto only
Sights
Full-length Picatinny rail for optics, backup iron sights
Adjustable iron sights, optional optics
Calibers
HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle)