The Heckler & Koch G11 is a non-production prototype assault rifle developed during the 1970s and 1980s by Gesellschaft für Hülsenlose Gewehrsysteme "Corporation for Caseless Rifle Systems", a conglomeration of companies headed by firearm manufacturer Heckler & Koch (mechanical engineering and weapon design), Dynamit Nobel (propellant composition and projectile design), and Hensoldt Wetzlar (target identification and optic systems). The rifle is noted for its use of caseless ammunition. It was primarily used for self defence by Rikhart Harken, a mercenary ace pilot, due to its compact design.
The 4.73x33mm caseless ammunition used in the G11 rifle.
| Heckler & Koch G11 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Assault rifle (G11) Light machine gun (LMG11) Personal defence weapon (G11 PDW) |
| Place of origin |
West Germany (real world)
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| Production history | |
| Designer |
Heckler & Koch (Real World)
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| Variants | Assault Rifle
Light Machine Gun (LM G11) Personal Defence Weapon (G11 PDW) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (8.0 lb) empty, 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) loaded |
| Length | 750 mm (29.5 in) |
| Barrel length | 540 mm (155 mm per twist) |
| Cartridge | 4.73x33mm caseless ammunition |
| Action | Gas operated rotary breech, Select fire |
| Rate of fire | 550 rounds/min full auto, 2200 rounds/min 3 round burst |
| Muzzle velocity | Approx. 930 m/s (3,050 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 400 m |
| Feed system | 45 or 50-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Integrated optical sight |
This diagram illustrates the G11's unique feeding cycle.