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HK21

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HK21
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Production
1961 - 1980
Overview

The HK21 is a German general-purpose machine gun developed by Heckler & Koch as a belt-fed variant of the G3 battle rifle. It uses the same roller-delayed blowback action as the G3 and feeds from disintegrating belts. The weapon was designed for export markets and saw service with numerous military and police forces worldwide.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
1030 mm
Barrel Length
450 mm
Weight
9.0 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Roller-delayed blowback
Trigger Type
Automatic only
Sights Type
Iron sights (diopter)
Magazine Capacity
Belt fed (100 round box)
Additional Information
weight
9.0 kg
rate Of Fire
900 rounds/min

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