Heckler & Koch · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2019
| Weight (empty) | 5800 g (204.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1082 mm (42.60") |
| Barrel Length | 421 mm (16.57") |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 780 m/s (2559 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3450 J (2545 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Heckler & Koch G28 E3, also known as the G28 Patrol, is a lighter and more compact variant of the standard G28 designated marksman rifle used by the German Bundeswehr. Introduced around 2019, the E3 configuration replaces the heavier full-length forend and high-magnification optics of the G28 E2 (Standard) with a shorter, lighter handguard and a Schmidt & Bender 1-8x24 PM II variable power scope optimized for rapid target acquisition at closer ranges while retaining precision capability. The...
Country of Origin: Germany