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Heckler & Koch HK33
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Heckler&KochHK33

Assault Rifles · Germany · 1968
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Heckler&KochHK33

Heckler & Koch HK33
Heckler & Koch HK33 Photo: yet_another_finn / Mika Järvinen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraCold War
In service1968–2000
Operators31 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
6/83
Cold War
41/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
70
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
75
Modularity
70
Weight
70
Versatility
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch HK33
Country
Production
1968–2000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity950 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)400 m
  • Effective Range (area)600 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1968
  • Production End2000
  • Variants10
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1968Production started
  3. 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
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 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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