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Difference between revisions of "Heckler & Koch G11"
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[[Image:G11-1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Heckler & Koch G11 K1 - 4.73x33mm]] | [[Image:G11-1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Heckler & Koch G11 K1 - 4.73x33mm]] | ||
[[Image:HK_G11_caseless_Rifle.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Heckler & Koch G11 K2 - 4.73x33mm]] | [[Image:HK_G11_caseless_Rifle.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Heckler & Koch G11 K2 - 4.73x33mm]] | ||
| − | The G11 assault rifle was developed by Heckler & Koch from 1968 to 1991 as a potential replacement for West Germany's G3 battle rifles; it was also entered in the US military's Advanced Combat Rifle program in 1982 and was tested during the field experiments from 1989-1990. It was mechanically sound but unsuccessful politically, finding itself being considered for adoption just as East and West Germany were reunified. There were 256 prototypes built, but the weapon never entered full production although the project was completed successfully and the weapon was officially adopted by the Bundeswehr. However, its futuristic design has led to it being featured frequently in video games and other media where a physical weapon is not required. | + | The G11 assault rifle was developed by Heckler & Koch from 1968 to 1991 as a potential replacement for West Germany's G3 battle rifles; it was also entered in the US military's Advanced Combat Rifle program in 1982 and was tested during the field experiments from 1989-1990. The G11 is a bullpup rifle firing caseless rounds and features an unusual layout with the rounds pointed downwards in a long magazine inserted into the front of the weapon, and a rotating chamber to align them with the barrel; this almost certainly inspired the layout and rotating feed system of the [[FN P90]]. The entire mechanism of the rifle was capable of moving back inside the stock to allow for a superfast 3-round burst at 2,100 rpm, with the idea being that all three rounds would be fired before felt recoil affected the shooter. |
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| + | It was mechanically sound but unsuccessful politically, finding itself being considered for adoption just as East and West Germany were reunified. There were 256 prototypes built, but the weapon never entered full production although the project was completed successfully and the weapon was officially adopted by the Bundeswehr. However, its futuristic design has led to it being featured frequently in video games and other media where a physical weapon is not required. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 1 May 2016
The G11 assault rifle was developed by Heckler & Koch from 1968 to 1991 as a potential replacement for West Germany's G3 battle rifles; it was also entered in the US military's Advanced Combat Rifle program in 1982 and was tested during the field experiments from 1989-1990. The G11 is a bullpup rifle firing caseless rounds and features an unusual layout with the rounds pointed downwards in a long magazine inserted into the front of the weapon, and a rotating chamber to align them with the barrel; this almost certainly inspired the layout and rotating feed system of the FN P90. The entire mechanism of the rifle was capable of moving back inside the stock to allow for a superfast 3-round burst at 2,100 rpm, with the idea being that all three rounds would be fired before felt recoil affected the shooter.
It was mechanically sound but unsuccessful politically, finding itself being considered for adoption just as East and West Germany were reunified. There were 256 prototypes built, but the weapon never entered full production although the project was completed successfully and the weapon was officially adopted by the Bundeswehr. However, its futuristic design has led to it being featured frequently in video games and other media where a physical weapon is not required.
Specifications
(Project 1968 - 1991, never entered production)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Caliber(s): 4.73x33mm caseless and 4.92x33mm(ACR)
- Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg) unloaded, 9.48 lbs (4.3 kg) loaded (G11 K2)
- Length: 29.5 in (75 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 21.3 in (54 cm)
- Capacity: 45(G11 K2) or 50(G11 K1 and earlier) round box magazine
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/3-Round Burst/Full-Auto
The Heckler & Koch G11 has appeared in the following films, video games and anime:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition Man | Wesley Snipes | Simon Phoenix | Mockup depicted as a futuristic beam particle gun | 1993 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallout 2 | "H&K G11" & "H&K G11E" | with scope | 1999 | |
| Jagged Alliance 2 | 1999 | |||
| Delta Force: Land Warrior | 2002 | |||
| Global Operations | 2002 | |||
| Chaser | Heckler&Koch G11 | 2003 | ||
| Project IGI 2: Covert Strike | 2003 | |||
| Söldner: Secret Wars | 2004 | |||
| 7.62 High Calibre | HK G11 K2 | bayonet, G11 K2 optical scope, Aimpoint Comp red dot sight, ACOG sight, Leupold M8 sight or AN/PVS-4 night sight | 2008 | |
| Code of Honor 2: Conspiracy Island | "H&K G11" | with scope | 2008 | |
| Code of Honor 3: Desperate Measures | "H&K G11" | MP only | 2009 | |
| Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker | G11 | G11 Prototype model 2 | 2009 | |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | G11 | 2010 | ||
| War Inc. Battlezone | 2011 | |||
| Counter-Strike Online | "HK G11" | 50 round mag | 2013 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea Gall Force | Melody and Bohdy | 1989 | |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | JSSDF soldiers | 1997 | |
| Darker Than Black | PANDORA guards | 2008 |
