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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 HK32
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
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
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1960
- DesignerHeckler & Koch
- Weight (Empty)3.65 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×39mm
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length39 mm
- Calibre Class.31 caliber
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation4MOD.4
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
- Muzzle Velocity730 m/s
- Muzzle Energy2,130
- Effective Range (point)300 m
- Effective Range (area)300 m
- Maximum Range800 m
- Sighting Range800 m
- Penetration30 mm
- Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length390 mm
- Rifling Grooves4
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction3MOD.3
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1960
- Production End1979
- Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1960Production started
- 1979Production ended
66
years in service
19
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
189ASSAULT RIFLES9EARLY COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES273GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS210PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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