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Heckler & Koch G36 vs SIG SG 553
Side-by-side technical comparison
Heckler & Koch G36
RiflesIn production
SIG SG 553
RiflesIn production
Overview
Spec
Heckler & Koch G36
SIG SG 553
Production
1996–present
1990–present
Units produced
Over 500,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Heckler & Koch G36
SIG SG 553
Overall length
999 mm
733 mm
Barrel length
480 mm
246 mm
Weight
3.63 kg
3.1 kg
Magazine capacity
30 rounds (G36 magazine or STANAG)
20 rounds
Action type
short-stroke gas piston
Short-stroke gas piston
Trigger type
single-stage
Single stage
Sights
Integrated optics or Picatinny rail
Adjustable diopter rear with front post
Calibers
Heckler & Koch G36
SIG SG 553