Heckler & Koch HK417
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The Heckler & Koch HK417 is a battle rifle designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch.[1]
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Type | Battle rifle |
Place of origin | Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 2006–present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | See Conflicts |
Production history | |
Designer | Heckler & Koch |
Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications | |
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Width | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Height | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
Action | Gas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min |
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Feed system | 10- or 20-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Iron or optical sights (Picatinny rail) |
Being the larger caliber version of the Heckler & Koch HK416, and chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO rifle cartridge, it is intended for use where the penetrative power, stopping power, and range of the 5.56×45mm NATO HK416 would otherwise be insufficient. The HK417 is gas-operated, has a rotating bolt and is capable of selective fire.
The HK417 has been adopted for service by a number of armed forces, special forces, and police organizations throughout the world, including the Bundeswehr, United States Joint Special Operations Command, the United States Army, Russian Spetsnaz forces such as FSB Alpha Group, and others.