Heckler & Koch hk417 rifle
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HK417
As the HK416's "bigger brother", the HK417 carries the baton of global success, bringing this tried and tested reliability to another calibre range. With the HK417, Heckler & Koch has implemented numerous technical changes arising directly from its daily use.
An infantry weapon was required with a fighting range over 500 metres and an effective terminal ballistic performance. There was increased popular demand from users for an easy to use and easily maintained assault weapon with optional silencer.
Our designers have fully satisfied these demands with the HK417. Its 7.62 mm x 51 NATO calibre not only provides the necessary range and penetrating power — but the handling is designed to be similar to the HK416 or comparable assault rifles. The HK417 is the first assault rifle in the world built to provide a full silencer option — a result of the unique gas regulation patented by Heckler & Koch that allows the user to switch from normal to silencer mode on the spot.
Thanks to the continued rigorous application of the modular concept, the HK417 provides an excellent level of flexibility and modularity. This produces one hundred percent interchangeability of the weapon system's components. The maximum numbers of components possible are compatible with the HK416, regardless of calibre. Various barrel lengths are available depending on their intended use, which means that the HK417 can be deployed in almost any scenario. At the same time, the free-floating rail system, patented by Heckler & Koch (MIL-STD-1913), gives the rifleman the freedom to choose the range of special accessories that he needs. In contrast to the traditional steel magazine, Heckler & Koch opted for a lighter and highly resistant polymer magazine for the HK417.
The use of add-on devices with assault rifles is becoming ever more important. With its improved GLM add-on grenade launcher, Heckler & Koch offers a universal support weapon that can be used with the HK417 and the HK416. With the suitable adapters, the GLM can be mounted on numerous third-party products. The GLM can be deployed as a stand-alone weapon in combination with a variety of buttstocks.