The HK21 is a German 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun, developed in 1961 by small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch and based on the G3 battle rifle. The weapon is in use with the armed forces of several Asian, African and Latin American countries.

Combined with a telescope sight and a detachable bipod it offers an adequately accurate medium-range single shot fire, and also could deliver some sustained automatic firepower with just a flick of a selector switch.

Das HK21 ist ein Universal- Maschinengewehr des deutschen Herstellers Heckler & Koch. Es wird in der Bundeswehr und bei deutschen Behörden als G8 bezeichnet. Das HK21 wurde ab 1961 durch Heckler & Koch gebaut. In Abständen von jeweils etwas mehr als zehn Jahren folgten die Varianten A1 (1974) und E.

Feb 21, 2019 · A number of optional features are available to enhance versatility, such as the standard 4 x 24 ZF (telescopic sight) assembly and a 50 round drum magazine. The G8 was available as either a magazine or belt-fed weapon, while the G8A1 was magazine read only.

Feb 21, 2009 · Details: Fires semiautomatic, 3-round bursts, and full-automatic. Bipod. Can be converted to belt-feed, in which case it is called the MG8. Usually fitted with 4× scope. Origin: Heckler & Koch GmbH, Oberndorf. Use: Police forces: limited service. In use with Bereitschaftspolizei and all SEKs.

Feb 14, 2022 · HK21A1 - General Purpose Machine Gun; simplified production model; revised feed mechanism; increased weight; carrying handle; hooked-style buttstock; magazine and belt feed.

HK G8/Rifle G8 - Telescopic sight; quick change barrel; bipod; 10 or 20 round box magazines or 50 round drums. HK G8A1 / G8A1 Rifle - Based on HK 11A1 model; magazine and drum feeder.

Capable of long range controlled fire. The G8A1 is a light machine gun featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. It is available for use by IQ and Amaru. [1] The G8A1 has a fast firing rate and utilizes a 50-round drum magazine, allowing it to reload faster than those that use …

Oct 6, 2014 · Test-firing the G8A1 clone with a registered trigger pack.

Originally, this was a modified HK 11E light machine gun but was redesignated a rifle at the request of the West German Border Guards. The modifications to the original weapon make it of particular use to counter-terrorist as well as police and security forces.