Heckler & Koch HK 33E

History

The Heckler & Koch HK33E was developed as an offshoot of the HK33 series of automatic weapons (the "E" in the name stands for "export") for the export market. The new rifle has most of the form and function of the original, including the internal roller locking recoil system (developed for the HK G3 rifle). Some minor improvements have been made, including a reinforced stock and support for the bipod assembly below the front end.

Selective shooting is possible.

The weapon is designed for the 5.56 x 45mm NATO cartridge and is considered accurate under fully automatic fire, delivering over 700 rounds per minute. Feed comes from a 30-round detachable magazine. From start to finish, the HK33E is nothing more than a G3 weapon for the 5.56x45mm NATO cartridge.

Several major forms of the rifle emerged, including the basic fixed-stock assault model, the retractable-stock model, with a bipod for fire support, precision models for designated shooter/sniper rifles, and short - Barrel carbine, the latter known as "HK33KE".

The operators of this series are Brazil, Greece, Ireland (Army Rangers), Malaysia (Special Forces), Myanmar, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Turkey (MKEK local production) and the United Kingdom (SAS).

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