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Heckler & Koch HK433
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Heckler&KochHK433

Assault Rifles · Germany · 2017
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Heckler&KochHK433

Heckler & Koch HK433
Heckler & Koch HK433 Photo: Auge=mit · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
90
Modularity
95
Weight
70
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
CategoryAssault Rifles
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators3 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Assault Rifles MASS Rating
2/58
Modern Era
8/279
All-Time
Assault Rifles · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Accuracy
80
Effective Range
65
Controllability
85
Reliability
80
Ergonomics
90
Modularity
95
Weight
70
Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
Heckler & Koch HK433
Country
Production
2017–
Unit Price (current)
$9.7K↗ 10% inflation · 2022→2025
Original Price
$8.8K (2022)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$9.7K
Original: $8.8K (2022)
Inflation: +%10
80
assault rifles category
ⓘ 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 Year2017
  • Service Entry Year2024
  • DesignerHeckler & Koch
  • Weight (Empty)3.25 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Calibre ClassIntermediate
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)500 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
  • Barrel Length280 mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeIron sights and Picatinny rails for various optics
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants8
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width81 mm
  • Height195 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
  2. 2017Production started
  3. 2022Sale: Germany (200 units) · $2 M
9
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 988units
988active
Heckler & Koch HK433SALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2022Germany200$1.8 M$2.0 M
—Germany988——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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