Heckler & Koch HK43
| Heckler & Koch HK43 | |
|---|---|
HK43A2 | |
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | West Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | March 1974 - 1989 |
| Variants | KA1, A2 and A3 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.4 pounds (3.8 kg) (empty magazine) |
| Length | 36.2 inches (920 mm) |
| Barrel length | 16.975 inches (431.165 mm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO, .223 Remington |
| Action | Roller-delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 5, 20, 25, 30 or 40-round double column, detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Protected post front, rotating diopter rear sight |
The Heckler & Koch HK43 is a civilian semi-automatic rifle based upon the Heckler & Koch HK33 rifle and is the predecessor of the Heckler & Koch HK93 semi-automatic rifle.