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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch G41
Category
Country
Production
1979–1996
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1981
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)4.1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersArgentina, Denmark, India, Spain, Turkey
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation8MOD.8
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety Typecross-bolt
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity920 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length450 mm
- Rifling Twist1:178 mm (1:7 in) or 1:305 mm (1:12 in)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeRotary rear diopter drum, hooded front post
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialstamped steel
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularitylimited
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1984
- Production End1996
- Variants6
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width72 mm
- Height214 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1979Production started
- 1996Production ended
47
years in service
17
years in production
5
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
HECKLER & KOCH G41 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
63ASSAULT RIFLES9COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES133GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS228PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A type of semi-automatic pistol action where the barrel remains locked for a short period after firing, delaying the blowback of gases to slow the opening of the breech.
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.
A pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
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