Heckler & Koch MG4

Heckler & Koch GmbH · Machine-Gun · In Production · 2003

Weight (empty)7900 g (278.7 oz)
Overall Length1030 mm (40.55")
Barrel Length480 mm (18.90")
Magazine Capacity200 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke Piston
Firing MechanismOpen Bolt
Muzzle Velocity920 m/s (3018 fps)
Muzzle Energy1700 J (1254 ft·lbf)
Effective Range1000 m (1094 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

The Heckler & Koch MG4 is a modern German 5.56×45mm NATO belt-fed light machine gun adopted by the Bundeswehr in 2003 to replace the heavy 7.62 mm MG3 at the squad fire-support level. Developed jointly by H&K and the Bundeswehr in the late 1990s under the development designation HK43/MG43, it uses a short-stroke gas-piston rotating-bolt action shared in operating principle with the G36 service rifle, lending parts and training commonality. Quick-change barrel, integral bipod, side-folding stock,...

Country of Origin: Germany