HK P2A1
| Heckler & Koch P2 A1 | |
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| general information | |
| Military designation: | SigPi |
| Country of operation: | Germany |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Heckler |
| Manufacturer country: | Germany |
| Weapon Category: | Special weapon |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 200 mm |
| Total height: | 145 mm |
| Total width: | 38 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 0.520 kg |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 26.5 |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 1 cartridge |
| Charging principle: | Tilt tube |
| Lists on the subject | |
The P2A1 signal pistol from Heckler & Koch with a tiltable barrel and plastic grip fires a number of signal or light parachute cartridges in caliber 26.5 mm up to a height of 305 m with a firing time of 6 to 25 seconds. It is used by the police and armed forces as well as by rescue services as well as aviation and shipping (professional and sport shipping).
With a length of 200 mm (barrel length 155 mm) the pistol is 145 mm high and 38 mm wide. The unloaded weight is 520 g.
For the pistol, there was also a conversion kit for the launch of tear gas grenades . An insert barrel was pushed into the barrel from behind . A launching cup for the grenades was screwed onto this at the front. Special propellant cartridges in caliber 7.62 × 51 mm NATO were necessary for firing.
This weapon is manufactured under license by W + F for the Swiss Army and is called Raketenpistole 78.