The document summarizes information about the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun and its variants. It describes the key distinguishing features of different MP5 variants, including their stock designs, profile designs, and barrel lengths. It also provides probable geographic distributions of MP5 variants in various regions and states, and notes they are used by state forces and non-state/illicit groups.
The document summarizes information about the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun and its variants. It describes the key distinguishing features of different MP5 variants, including their stock designs, profile designs, and barrel lengths. It also provides probable geographic distributions of MP5 variants in various regions and states, and notes they are used by state forces and non-state/illicit groups.
The document summarizes information about the Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun and its variants. It describes the key distinguishing features of different MP5 variants, including their stock designs, profile designs, and barrel lengths. It also provides probable geographic distributions of MP5 variants in various regions and states, and notes they are used by state forces and non-state/illicit groups.
Model illustrated: H&K MP5A3, Germany PROFILE DESIGN
Broad magazine Narrow magazine and Narrow magazine, pistol grip smooth hand guards below the barrel, and no sights Technical Information The H&K MP5 was developed from the G3 rifle and Calibre operates in the same way. It is visually similar to 9 x 19 mm the G3 and to the HK33 and HK53 assault rifles, Length particularly with respect to the trigger group 680 mm (in black plastic) and the sights. The most easily Weight (unloaded) recognizable feature distinguishing the MP5 HK53 (see Weapons ID Sheet MP5 all variants except MP5K series 2.54 kg for ‘Heckler & Koch HK33’) MP5K and MP5SD series from these larger-calibre H&K weapons is the thin Barrel length magazine, which is designed to accept 9 x 19 mm 225 mm pistol ammunition. MP5s can be divided into 5 groups. MP5A models feature 225 mm barrels Feed device VARIANTS and various types of stock; MP5SF variants fire only in semi-automatic 15- or 30-round detachable box (Model/manufacturer) mode; MP5-N models have ambidextrous trigger groups and threaded PROBABLE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION magazine • MP5A2 / A3 / A4 / A5; muzzles; MP5K types feature short (115 mm or 140 mm) barrels; and Sighting systems Region State forces Non-state/illicit Germany, Greece, Iran, Mexico, MP5SD variants have silenced barrels. See Weapons ID Sheet for ‘Heckler & Pakistan, Turkey Koch G3 (and variants)’ for information on manufacturer markings. Fore: Post Western Europe ● ◗ • MP5SFA2 /A3; Germany Rear: ‘V’ and rotating apertures Eastern Europe • MP5-N(FS) / (RS); Germany Operating system • MP5K / KA4 / K-N / K-PDW; Points to include when recording information about the weapon: Middle East & North Africa ◗ Germany, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey Delayed roller-locked, selective fire 1. Serial number, including all prefix and suffix characters Sub-Saharan Africa ◗ • MP5SD1 / SD2 / SD3 / SD4 / 2. Characters adjacent to fire selector Rate of fire SD5 / SD6; Germany, Greece 3. Any other engraved/stamped information on weapon Central Asia ◗ 800 rds/min South Asia ◗ Muzzle velocity 400 m/s East Asia ◗ Accessories Pacific ◗ Suppressor (some models) North America ● ◗ Central America ◗ ◗ Compiled by the Small Arms Survey with the technical assistance of the National Firearms Centre, Royal Armouries, United Kingdom. For further South America ● ◗ information or if you have identification queries, contact weaponsID@smallarmssurvey.org or call: +41 22 908 5777. This identification sheet may be downloaded in printable PDF format at www.smallarmssurvey.org/weaponsID ● Expect regular use ◗ Expect occasional use Do not expect use WARNING: Make a full and informed appraisal of the local security situation before conducting any research related to small arms and light weapons.