Heckler & Koch GmbH · Submachine-Gun · In Production · 1976
| Weight (empty) | 2500 g (88.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 368 mm (14.49") |
| Barrel Length | 115 mm (4.53") |
| Height | 205 mm (8.07") |
| Width | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Roller Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 375 m/s (1230 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 524 J (386 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Heckler & Koch MP5K (Kurz, German for 'short') is a compact variant of the iconic MP5 submachine gun, developed in 1976 at the request of a South American customer requiring a weapon optimized for close-quarters battle and covert operations. The MP5K retains the parent weapon's renowned roller-delayed blowback operating system, firing from a closed bolt for exceptional accuracy, but packs it into a dramatically smaller package with a 115mm barrel and an overall length of just 368mm. The shor...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Tilo Moller