The new 7.62 x 51 mm NATO caliber HK417 Weapons System is currently under final development as a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) alternative to existing, competing 7.62 mm semi-automatic and select-fire rifles, carbines and sniper rifle systems.
HK417 Specs:
- Caliber: 7.62mm
- Operation: Gas operated, short-stroke piston and pusher rod system, firing from a closed bolt.
- Width: 3.23 in
- Height: 8.39 in
- Weight with Magazine:
- 12 in: 9.62 lb
- 16 in: 10.16 lb
- 20 in: 10.93 lb
- Sight Radius:
- 12 in: 16.14 in
- 16 in: 16.14 in
- 20 in: 18.62 in
- Barrel Length: 12 in / 16 in / 20 in
- Overall Length:
- 12 in: 31.69-34.84 in
- 16 in: 38.77-35.62 in
- 20 in: 42.71-39.65 in
- Cycle Rate of Fire: 600 rpm
- Magazine Capacity: 20
- Modes of Fire: S,F
- Sights: AS
- Stocks: RS