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G36c

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1996
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G36c

G36c
G36c Photo: HobbyAstronaut · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
70
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
90
Weight
75
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996
Operators28 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
3/62
Post-Cold War
8/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
70
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
85
Modularity
90
Weight
75
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
G36c
Country
Production
1996–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
80
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year2001
  • Service Entry Year2001
  • DesignerHeckler & Koch
  • Weight (Empty)2.82 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.33 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable Users40+ countries
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation10MOD.10
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessingle, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity30
  • Drum / Belt Capacity100
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire750
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeselector lever
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity770 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,600
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Effective Range (area)600 m
  • Maximum Range2,860 m
  • Sighting Range600 m
  • Penetration300 mm
  • Accuracy1.5
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start2001
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width64 mm
  • Height220 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
30
years in service
24
countries operating
ⓘ 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 630units
630active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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