The Heckler & Koch G36 (Gewehr 36) is an assault rifle designed in the early 1990s by German weapons manufacturer Heckler & Koch. It is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, and replaced the heavier G3 battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm. [1] . The G36 was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr in 1997. [2] .

The rifle has an interface as standard for positioning an HK 40 mm under-mounted grenade launcher to increase its firepower. The G36 family is based on a modular concept, which makes it possible to exchange components within the variants.

Aug 16, 2018 · I realize the receiver is the same and its a modular system, but HK has release a ton of different markings on their receivers as they evolve the platform. Below is a list of variants / designations I've found on the internet, or seen in person.

With its folding stock and polymer-reinforced receiver, the G36 carries discreetly, and is maneuverable when deployed, even in confined spaces. Low recoil in all fire modes and intuitive, fully ambidextrous controls lead to ease of training and employment.

The Heckler & Koch HK G36 series assault rifles were designed and developed in response to the demanding requirements of the German Army in the 1990s to replace the upcoming 7.62x51mm HK G3 series battle rifles - the standard service rifles of the German army at the time.

Das Sturmgewehr G36 ist die Ordonnanzwaffe der deutschen Bundeswehr und Nachfolger des Gewehres G3, das ebenfalls von Heckler & Koch entwickelt und produziert wurde. Beim G36 besteht das Gehäuse aus glasfaserverstärktem Kunststoff [1] mit Einlagen aus rostfreiem Stahl. Dadurch ist die Waffe relativ leicht.

Dec 2, 2012 · G36A1.1 - Modified version for the Bundeswehr (enhanced controls, adjustable buttstock, picatinny rail on top, new handguard, new flash hider). The story says that .1 was the cheapest possible way to "restamp" old G36s.

The G36A1.1 is the newest variant of the G36 family of weapons. Developed from the G36KV, it features a new type of stock, which its adjustable and foldable; a new handguard with mountain rails, and a rail base with flip-up sights, where the original sight and mount used to be.

The HK G36A1 is a German assault rifle developed from the HK G36. It was developed for service in the Bundeswehr. See the original page for all variants. HK G36 Original model. HK G36A1 Updated model with new stock and rail interface system. Bundeswehr designation. HK G36A2 Updated model...

The Heckler & Koch G36 (Gewehr 36) is a 5.56x45mm assault rifle designed in the early 1990s by German weapons manufacturer H eckler & Koch as a replacement for the heavier 7.62x51mm G3 battle rifle. It was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr 1997, replacing the G3.