Data Quality87%
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 HK33
Category
Country
Production
1968–2000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
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
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1968
- Service Entry Year1968
- DesignerHeckler & Koch GmbH
- Weight (Empty)3.65 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersBrazilian Air Force, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, France (MAS branded), United States Navy SEALs, Karen National Liberation Army, People's Defence Force (Myanmar), Thai government units, Kurdistan Workers' Party
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.223 Remington; 5.56×45mm NATO
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length44.7 mm
- Calibre Class5.56mm
- Bullet Weight4 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeDelayed Blowback
- Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, automatic
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire850
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity950 m/s
- Effective Range (point)400 m
- Effective Range (area)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length390 mm
- Sight TypeRotary rear aperture drum, hooded foresight
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsynthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymultiple variants with different stocks, barrels, and optics
⬢Features4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1968
- Production End2000
- Variants10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1968Production started
- 2000Production ended
58
years in service
32
years in production
31
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
HECKLER & KOCH HK33 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
1979–1992Salvadoran Civil War—→1968–1989Communist insurgency in Malaysia—→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries31country
06 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
41ASSAULT RIFLES6COLD WAR · ASSAULT RIFLES122GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS29PERFORMANCE/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.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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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