Heckler & Koch GmbH · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2005
| Weight (empty) | 3020 g (106.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 797 mm (31.38") |
| Barrel Length | 264 mm (10.39") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke Piston |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 823 m/s (2700 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1250 J (922 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Heckler & Koch HK416 is a gas-operated selective-fire assault rifle chambered for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. Developed in the early 2000s as an improved version of the AR-15/M4 platform, the HK416's defining feature is its proprietary short-stroke gas piston system derived from the H&K G36, which prevents combustion gases from entering the weapon's interior, dramatically increasing reliability and reducing heat and fouling compared to direct impingement systems. The HK416 gained worldwide re...
Country of Origin: Germany