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Heckler & Koch HK32
Photo: Zusammenstellung, Retusche & Freisteller: Auge=mit · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Heckler&KochHK32

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1960
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Heckler&KochHK32

Heckler & Koch HK32
Heckler & Koch HK32 Photo: Zusammenstellung, Retusche & Freisteller: Auge=mit · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
40
Weight
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1960–1979
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
9/24
Early Cold War
189/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Accuracy
60
Effective Range
55
Controllability
70
Reliability
85
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
40
Weight
60
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch HK32
Country
Production
1960–1979
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · EARLY COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇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
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1960
  • Production End1979
  • Variants5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1960Production started
  2. 1979Production ended
66
years in service
19
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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