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Small arms2006–present
Battle rifle
Heckler & Koch HK417 is a battle rifle originating in Germany. It was built by Heckler & Koch.
Heckler & Koch HK417
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Germany
2006–present
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Heckler & Koch
Heckler & Koch
2006–present
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A2 16.5″: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) A2 20″: 4.74 kg (10.4 lb)
A2 16.5″: 994 mm (39.1 in) (stock extended) A2 20″: 1,082 mm (42.6 in) (stock extended)
419 mm (16.5 in) 508 mm (20.0 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
7.62×51mm NATO
Gas-operated short-stroke piston , rotating bolt
600 rounds/min
750 m/s (2,500 ft/s) (16 in) 775 m/s (2,540 ft/s) (16.5 in) 789 m/s (2,590 ft/s) (20 in) 817 m/s (2,680 ft/s) (A2 20″)
A2 16.5″: 600 m (656.2 yd) A2 20″: 800 m (874.9 yd)
10- or 20-round detachable box magazine
Iron or optical sights ( Picatinny rail )
HK417
Magazine capacity 10, 20 Rounds
Rate of Fire 600 Rounds/min
Munition: DM111 A2
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.994 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.994 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.994 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 0.994 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Heckler & Koch HK417 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.