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Haenel CR223
Photo: Reise Reise · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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HaenelCR223

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1943
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HaenelCR223

Haenel CR223
Haenel CR223 Photo: Reise Reise · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
20
Weight
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
ManufacturerC. G. Haenel
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity425,977
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
55
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
3/11
World War II
249/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Accuracy
55
Effective Range
50
Controllability
65
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
45
Modularity
20
Weight
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Haenel CR223
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
425,977
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · WORLD WAR II
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
55
assault rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • Weight (Empty)4.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)5.13 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Calibre7.92 mm
  • Case Length33 mm
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
  • Muzzle Velocity685 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy1,600
  • Effective Range (point)300 m
  • Effective Range (area)600 m
  • Maximum Range2,000 m
  • Sighting Range800 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
425,977
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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