Type: Assault rifle
Place of origin: West Germany
In service: 1968-present
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch, MKEK (Licensed)
Mass: HK33A2- 3.65 kg (8.05 lb), HK33A3- 4kg (8.8 lb)
Length: HK33A2- 920 mm (36.2 in), HK33A3- 940 mm (37 in) (Extended stock)/735 mm (28.9 in) (Stock collapsed)
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
Calibre: 5.56mm
Action: Roller-delayed blowback
Rate of fire: HK33A2- 750rounds/min
Effective firing range: 200-400 m (219-437 yd)
Feed system: 25 or 30 or 40- rounds detachable magazine
Sights: Rotary wing aperture drum, hooded foresight.
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