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Heckler & Koch
HK416 A5
A gas-piston-operated carbine combining the AR-15/M4 ergonomics with HK's short-stroke gas piston system for improved reliability. The A5 variant, adopted by the German Bundeswehr as the G95 and by French special forces, adds an ambidextrous control layout and free-float rail.
Effective range
500 m
💲 Approximate military/export unit price
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Effective range
Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope.
- 500 m 25th pct in class
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 850 rpm 63th pct in class
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 850 m/s 38th pct in class
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 5.56×45 mm NATO
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 5.6 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 30 38th pct in class
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 0.85 m
- Empty weight
Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.
- 3 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 1
- Barrel length
Barrel length — longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling.
- 368 mm
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $2,200 20th pct in class
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 500,000 63th pct in class
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 15 38th pct in class
Specifications compiled from public Heckler & Koch and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 require? +
The Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Heckler & Koch HK416 A5? +
The Heckler & Koch HK416 A5's primary weapon is the 5.56×45 mm NATO.
What is the Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 used for? +
The Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 is a rifle typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Heckler & Koch HK416 A5? +
The Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 is operated by 15 countries.
How much does the Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 cost? +
The Heckler & Koch HK416 A5 has an approximate unit cost of 2,200 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.