The #G36 is a ×45mm assault rifle, designed in the early 1990s by Heckler & Koch in Germany as a replacement for the heavier G3 battle rifle. It was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr in 1997, replacing the G3. The G36 is gas-operated and feeds from a 30-round detachable box magazine or 100-round C-Mag drum magazine.
Type:
Assault rifle, Carbine, Light machine gun, Squad automatic weapon
Place of origin:
Germany
In service:
1997–present
Used by:
40 countries (see Users)
Wars:
Kosovo War, Afghan War, Iraq War, 2008 Russo-Georgian War, 2011 Libyan civil war, Mexican Drug War, 2013 Lahad Datu standoff, Iraqi Civil War (2014-present), 2015 Paris attacks, Yemeni Civil War, Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015-present), Conflict in Najran, Jizan and Asir
Designer:
Heckler & Koch
Designed:
1990–1995
Manufacturer:
Heckler & Koch, Santa Bárbara Sistemas, Military Industries Corporation
Produced:
G36: 1996–present, G36K: 1997–present, G36C: 2001–present
Number built:
176,000
Variants:
See Variants