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Heckler and Koch G36

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The Heckler and Koch G36 is a German assault rifle designed by Heckler and Koch between 1991 and 1995 and accepted into service with the Bundeswehr in 1997. It is chambered in 5.56 by 45 millimeter NATO and operates with a short stroke gas piston and a closed rotating bolt, firing at about 750 rounds per minute from a 30 round detachable box magazine that can be paired with a 100 round drum. It has an effective range of about 600 meters and has been adopted by more than 40 countries since entering production in 1996. Germany has announced plans to replace the G36 with the HK416, designated G95A1, with fielding expected to begin in 2026. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Caliber
5.56x45mm NATO 1
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Assault rifle 2
Introduced Year
1997 2
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Rifle 2
FAQs

Which shorter versions came from the full size G36?

The G36K carbine and the G36C compact.

The G36K carbine and the G36C compact were both derived from the full size G36. The G36 and the G36K can be fitted with the AG36 under barrel grenade launcher.
Connections

Operated By

Australian Defence Force, Armed Forces and Units
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Brazilian Army, Armed Forces and Units
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Canadian Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
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Egyptian Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Units
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Finnish Defence Forces, Armed Forces and Units
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Used In

Iraq War, Wars
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Manufactured By

Heckler & Koch

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Heckler and Koch G36
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Heckler and Koch G36
  • Lead section
    The G36 was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr in 1997.
  • Infobox: cartridge
    5.56×45mm NATO
  • Infobox: service
    1997-present
  • Caliber attribute (heckler-koch-g36-rifle)
    It is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, and replaced the heavier G3 battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm.
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2. Wikipedia: Heckler and Koch G36
  • Lead, first sentence
    is an assault rifle
  • Lead, adoption
    The G36 was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr in 1997.
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Wikidata: Heckler and Koch G36
Wikidata Q172295, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
MilitaryFactory.com: Heckler & Koch HK G36
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  • Used In: Iraq War, Collections list
    IRAQI FREEDOM ARMS
  • Operated By: Australian Defence Force, Operators
    [ Albania; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Croatia; Czech Republic; Egypt; Finland; Germany; Georgia; Greece; Hong Kong; Iceland; Indonesia; Iraq; Italy; Japan; Jordan; South Korea; Kosovo; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Malaysia; Mexico; Montenegro; Norway; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom; United States ]
  • Operated By: Brazilian Army, Operators
    [ Albania; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Croatia; Czech Republic; Egypt; Finland; Germany; Georgia; Greece; Hong Kong; Iceland; Indonesia; Iraq; Italy; Japan; Jordan; South Korea; Kosovo; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Malaysia; Mexico; Montenegro; Norway; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom; United States ]
  • Operated By: Canadian Armed Forces, Operators
    [ Albania; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Croatia; Czech Republic; Egypt; Finland; Germany; Georgia; Greece; Hong Kong; Iceland; Indonesia; Iraq; Italy; Japan; Jordan; South Korea; Kosovo; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Malaysia; Mexico; Montenegro; Norway; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom; United States ]
  • Operated By: Egyptian Armed Forces, Operators
    [ Albania; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Croatia; Czech Republic; Egypt; Finland; Germany; Georgia; Greece; Hong Kong; Iceland; Indonesia; Iraq; Italy; Japan; Jordan; South Korea; Kosovo; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Malaysia; Mexico; Montenegro; Norway; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom; United States ]
  • Operated By: Finnish Defence Forces, Operators
    [ Albania; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Croatia; Czech Republic; Egypt; Finland; Germany; Georgia; Greece; Hong Kong; Iceland; Indonesia; Iraq; Italy; Japan; Jordan; South Korea; Kosovo; Latvia; Lebanon; Libya; Lithuania; Malaysia; Mexico; Montenegro; Norway; Philippines; Poland; Portugal; Saudi Arabia; Serbia; Slovakia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom; United States ]
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