C.G. Haenel · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2017
| Weight (empty) | 3500 g (123.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 368 mm (14.49") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 905 m/s (2969 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1640 J (1210 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Haenel MK 556 is a gas-operated selective-fire 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle designed and manufactured by C.G. Haenel in Suhl, Germany. Finalized in 2017 and publicly revealed in September 2020, the MK 556 represents a fully automatic military variant of the earlier CR 223 civilian design. Built on AR-15 platform ergonomics but employing a short-stroke gas piston operating system rather than direct impingement, the rifle features a user-adjustable gas regulator optimized for suppressor use. T...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: C.G. Haenel Engineering Team