Heckler & Koch HK417

HK417
HK417
Type	Battle rifle
Place of origin	Germany
Service history
In service	2006–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	See Conflicts
Production history
Designer	Heckler & Koch
Manufacturer	Heckler & Koch
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Mass	A2 16.5″: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb); A2 20″: 4.74 kg (10.4 lb);
Length	A2 16.5″: 994 mm (39.1 in) (stock extended); A2 20″: 1,082 mm (42.6 in) (stock extended);
Barrel length	419 mm (16.5 in) 508 mm (20.0 in)
Width	78 mm (3.1 in)
Height	213 mm (8.4 in)
Cartridge	7.62×51mm NATO
Action	Gas-operated short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	750 m/s (2,500 ft/s) (16 in); 775 m/s (2,540 ft/s) (16.5 in); 789 m/s (2,590 ft/s) (20 in); 817 m/s (2,680 ft/s) (A2 20″);
Effective firing range	A2 16.5″: 600 m (656.2 yd); A2 20″: 800 m (874.9 yd);
Feed system	10- or 20-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Iron or optical sights (Picatinny rail)

The Heckler & Koch HK417 is a battle rifle designed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch.

Being the larger caliber version of the Heckler & Koch HK416, and chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO rifle cartridge, it is intended for use where the penetrative power, stopping power, and range of the 5.56×45mm NATO HK416 would otherwise be insufficient. The HK417 is gas-operated, has a rotating bolt and is capable of selective fire.

The HK417 has been adopted for service by a number of armed forces, special forces, and police organizations throughout the world, including the Bundeswehr, United States Joint Special Operations Command, the United States Army, Russian Spetsnaz forces such as FSB Alpha Group, and others.

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