HK53
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| general information | |
| Military designation: | HK53 |
| Country of operation: | Chile , Malaysia , Thailand , Turkey , United States |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Heckler |
| Manufacturer country: | Germany |
| Production time: | 1968 until today |
| Weapon Category: | Assault rifle |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 563/755 mm |
| Total height: | 210 mm |
| Total width: | 52 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 3 kg |
| Barrel length : | 211 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 5.56 × 45 mm NATO |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 20/25/30/40 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | magazine |
| Cadence : | approx. 700 rounds / min |
| Fire types: | Single fire , 3-shot burst , continuous fire |
| Number of trains : | 6th |
| Twist : | Right |
| Visor : | Rear sight |
| Closure : | movably supported roller lock |
| Charging principle: | Recoil loader |
| Lists on the subject | |
The HK53 is a compact assault rifle ( carbine ) from Heckler & Koch in caliber 5.56 × 45 mm NATO . It is a variant of the HK33 , which belongs to the weapon family around the HK G3 .
technology
The HK53 is very similar to the MP5 , only the magazine and the magazine slot are larger because of the different caliber. The flash hider was also slightly changed.
use
A video of GOPE police officers shooting with the HK 53 during Fuerzas Commando 2011
Due to the combination of the compact format with the high penetration power of rifle ammunition, the weapon is used by many special forces in the army and police, such as the Mobile Security Division of the US State Department's security service.
variants
There are currently only a few versions of the HK53. The current version is the HK53A3.
- HK53A2 - rigid shoulder rest, types of fire: single fire, 3-shot burst, continuous fire, new grip with cartridge pictograms.
- HK53A3 - retractable shoulder rest, types of fire: single fire, 3-shot burst, continuous fire, new handle with cartridge pictograms.
Web links
Commons : HK53 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
- Heckler & Koch HK53 In: waffenhq.de
- The HK53 In: hkpro.com (English)