H&K G3
Heckler und Koch G3
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This rifle starts it's geneology in Stgw.45, designed in Germany at the end of WW2. This design with roller-delayed blowback automatics was further improved in Spain by the CETME company and then became a "visit card" of a combat rifle by H&K for many years. The G3 was adopted in 1957 as a replacement for FN FALs, and served in the Bundeswehr under the designation of G2. It is still in service with many armies, including Germany, Turkey, and other, for a total of more than 20 countries.

Calibre: 7.62mm NATO (.308 win)
Action:
Roller-Delayed Blowback
Overall Length:
1023mm
Barrel Length:
450mm
Weight:
4.5kg
Effective Range:
800m
Rate of Fire:
600-700 rounds per minute (cyclic)
Feed:
20 round detachable box magazine
Muzzle Velocity:
800m per second