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G36 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas

G36 is a German assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, introduced in 1997. It uses a gas-operated short-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt and feeds from standard 30-round detachable polymer magazines.

ManufacturerHeckler & Koch
Year introduced1997
Caliber5.56×45mm NATO
Weight (unloaded)3.630 kg
Length999 mm
Barrel length480 mm
Magazine capacity30 rounds
Rate of fire750 rpm

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