MG4 Modern Firearms New Generation

HK engineers closely studied the design of the Minimi and other LMGs and discussed with users their experiences with these weapons. The MG4 Rifle is designed to function reliably under adverse conditions using ammunition from various sources without the need to adjust the gas system. The MG4 measures 1.05 m with the butt extended and 810 mm with the butt folded and weighs 7.5 kg without ammunition. The MG4’s iron sights are graduated to 1,000 m in 100 m increments and optical and night sights can be fitted on a Mil-Std-1913 rail.

The MG4 Machine Gun can be mounted on the US M2 tripod or similar mounts for use in the sustained fire role. Hot barrels can be changed without the need for a protection glove. barrel change. The Royal Netherlands Marine Corps uses the C7A1 LSW fitted with the flat top receiver of the C7A1 rifle enabling it to accept a variety of optical sights and the weapon is also in Danish Army service.

Like the other members of HK’s G36 family in German service the MG36 has an integral x 3 optical sight while the export version features a x 1.5 sight. The G36 series uses a translucent polymer plastic 30-round magazine; three of these can be fastened together to facilitate quick magazine changes. As with many 5.56mm designs the C-Mag 100 round drum magazine can also be used. The MG36 weighs 3.98 kg with a loaded 30-round magazine and measures 990 integrated into the carrying handle. The weapon has an effective range of 800 m firing SS109 ammunition. The SAR 21 weighs 5.5 kg with a loaded 30-round magazine and measures 805 mm in length.

Since the mid-1990s some units of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army have been equipped with the Type 95 5.8 x 42 mm bullpup assault rifle and its LSW derivative. The weapon is fed by a 30-round box or 75-round drum magazine. China North Industries Corporation markets an export version, the Type 97 LSW, which is chambered for M193 or SS109 5.56 mm ammunition. The weapon is fed from either a 30-round box or 80-round drum magazine.