New German machine gun HK421

Mondo Military Updated on 2024-03-06

Hot Topics In modern warfare, machine guns are the most important means of fire support for infantry, and their merits will determine the success or failure of the entire battlefield. Heckler-Koch (hereinafter referred to as HK) is a world-renowned manufacturer of light weapons, and its products are world-renowned for their fine workmanship and excellent quality.

The Hong Kong company recently released a brand new 762X51 mm caliber machine gun - HK421, this machine gun is developed on the basis of the MG5 machine gun, after a number of scientific and technological innovations and improvements, so that it has a strong lethality in modern warfare.

The biggest feature of the HK421*** is that it has an oil pressure buffer device, which can greatly improve its stability and accuracy at the highest level. In addition, it can also be combined with various stocks, such as the MP7's telescopic stock, allowing users to adapt to various combat scenarios and their own usage habits, so as to achieve a more personalized shooting experience.

It should be noted that although the HK421 machine gun derived from the MG5 was innovated in the production process. Unlike ordinary precision casting techniques, the HK421 uses the stamping method, which is an improvement that makes it much lighter. In particular, the empty pistol of the HK421, its 165-inch barrel, weighing 8.5 kg, compared to the 13-inch caliber model, which is much lighter, only 83 kg. This lightweight structure can reduce the fatigue of the gun's long-term carrying and operation, thereby improving its combat effectiveness.

The front end of the barrel of the HK421 machine gun is equipped with rifling, which allows the gunner to install a muffler when conducting special operations, reducing noise and enhancing concealment. In addition, it uses a chain of ammunition to feed the bottom of the chamber, which not only maintains continuous firing, but also allows the gunner to quickly replenish ammunition during the battle.

The HK421 machine gun also has an air guidance ring, which can be fired in a regular fire, a continuous fire, and with a silencer attached. This novel structure allows the sniper to quickly adapt to various combat needs and combat conditions, so as to obtain the best firepower performance.

In addition, the HK421 has an all-terrain switching function, which can greatly improve its staying power, especially in long-term, high-density battlefields.

The latest generation of Heckler-Koch's ** HK421 has many advantages such as light weight, hydraulic shock absorption, compatibility with multiple gun mounts, quick barrel change and ** deflector ring, and will surely shine in future wars.

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