The Heckler and Koch SL8 is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle manufactured by Heckler and Koch, built as a civilian and marksman rifle version of the Heckler and Koch G36. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
Service Status Weapon ClassSemi-automatic designated marksman rifle 1 Introduced Year Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) Connections
Operated By
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Manufactured By
Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.
Source Wikidata: Heckler & Koch SL8
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Heckler & Koch SL8
caliber
223 Remington or 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge and feeds from a 10-, 20- or 30-round detachable magazine (depending on the variant of the rifle)
Lead section
The Heckler & Koch SL8 (Selbstladegewehr 1998, English, "self-loading rifle of 1998") is a semi auto designated marksman rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch.
Infobox: production_date
1998-present
Infobox: cartridge
.223 Remington 5.56×45mm NATO .300 Whisper (SL9SD)
View the SourceWikidata: Heckler & Koch SL8
Wikidata Q1207867, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source MilitaryFactory.com: Heckler & Koch HK SL8
MilitaryFactory.comOperated By: Australian Defence Force, Operators
[ Australia; Germany; United Kingdom; United States ]
Operated By: Bundeswehr, Operators
[ Australia; Germany; United Kingdom; United States ]
Operated By: United States Armed Forces, Operators
[ Australia; Germany; United Kingdom; United States ]
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