Heckler & Koch MP7
Heckler & Koch · Personal Defense Weapon · In Production · 2001
Also known as: HK PDW, MP7A1, MP7A2
Overview
The Heckler & Koch MP7 is a select-fire personal defense weapon chambered in 4.6x30mm HK, produced by Heckler & Koch GmbH since 2001. Featuring a 20-round magazine capacity, this personal defense weapon offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1900 g (67.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 2130 g (75.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 638 mm (25.12") |
| Folded Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Barrel Length | 180 mm (7.09") |
| Height | 170 mm (6.69") |
| Width | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Sight Radius | 230 mm (9.06") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 38 N (8.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 20 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 725 m/s (2379 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 465 J (343 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 950 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 160 mm (6.30") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 4.6x30mm HK · primary — also known as 4.6x30mm, 4.6mm HK
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Safety Selector, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston, Rotating Bolt, Retractable Stock, Foldable Foregrip, Polygonal Barrel, Select Fire, Picatinny Rail, Suppressor Compatible, Ambidextrous Controls, Closed Bolt Firing
Variants
Service history
Operators
- Kommando Spezialkrafte (KSK) · adopted 2004 · as MP7A1
- GSG 9 · adopted 2005 · as MP7A1
- DEVGRU (SEAL Team Six) · as MP7A1
- British Special Air Service (SAS) · adopted 2005 · as MP7
- French GIGN · adopted 2008 · as MP7A1
- Austrian EKO Cobra · as MP7A1
- Norwegian Armed Forces · as MP7
- South Korean Armed Forces · as MP7A1
- Irish Army Ranger Wing · as MP7
Conflicts
- War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
- War on Terror (2001-present)
Production
Production years: 2001-present
Norway is the largest single operator with approximately 6,500 units. Adopted by special operations and law enforcement in 20+ countries.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The MP7 was originally designated the HK PDW during development before receiving its MP7 designation upon entering production. The MP7A1 (2003) featured a redesigned curved pistol grip, compact folding iron sights, and side-mounted Picatinny rails. The MP7A2 (~2014) replaced the folding foregrip with a triple-rail handguard. Norway is the largest single operator with approximately 6,500 units. Magazine options include 20-round, 30-round, and 40-round detachable box magazines. The barrel features polygonal rifling. The weapon was notably carried during the 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. Stock collapsed length is 415mm.
Background
The MP7 was developed in direct competition with the FN P90 to meet a NATO requirement for a personal defense weapon capable of defeating body armor. Its proprietary 4.6x30mm cartridge can penetrate CRISAT-standard titanium and Kevlar armor at 200 meters, yet the weapon is small enough to holster like a pistol.