HK416

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HK416 by Heckler & Koch

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Technical Specifications

Country of origin Germany
Manufacturer Heckler & Koch
Produced 2004–present
In service 2004–present
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Length 709 - (A5, retractable stock)
Barrel length 11 - HK416C: 9 in
Width 74 -
Height 236 -
Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Feed STANAG magazine
Sights Picatinny rail–mounted front and rear iron sights, optional removable gas block-mounted flip-up front sight post
Rate of fire 850 rounds/min

Data from Heckler & Koch HK416 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0 — Dybdal..

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