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Small arms2005–present
Light machine gun
Heckler & Koch MG4 is a light machine gun originating in Germany. It was built by Heckler & Koch. Reported operators include Albania, Brazil, Chile, Estonia, Germany, Malaysia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, Yemen.
GermanyTechnical data
Light machine gun
Germany
2005–present
See Users
Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Saudi–Yemeni border conflict (2015–present)
Heckler & Koch
1990s
Heckler & Koch
2001–present
See Variants
8.15 kg (17.97 lb)
1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock extended / 830 mm (32.7 in) stock folded
450 mm (17.7 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
5.56×45mm NATO
Gas-operated , rotating bolt
890 (± 60) rounds/min
920 m/s (3,018 ft/s)
Approx. 1,000 m
M27 linked disintegrating belt
Iron sights ; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics, German Army models are equipped with telescopic sights with 3× magnification.
Albania
Brazil
Chile
Estonia
Germany
Malaysia
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Turkey
Ukraine
Yemen
Range 600 m
Rate of Fire 830 Rounds/min
Munition: DM11
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 830 rounds/min | Heckler & Koch | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 830 rounds/min | Heckler & Koch | approved |
Heckler & Koch MG4 equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
Albania, Brazil, Chile, Estonia, Germany, Malaysia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, Yemen
Equipment reference ↗
Albania
Brazil
Chile
Estonia
Malaysia
Portugal
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Türkiye
Ukraine
Yemen