G3A3 and G3A4

7.62 mm G3
Automatic Rifle

The G3 is a delay blowback-operated, High accuracy and reliability, simplicity Technical Data
closed-bolt firing rifle capable of of operation and maintenance, easy
semi-automatic and fully automatic fire. training and lightweight yet rugged Method of operation
It is available in two versions: The G3A3 construction make this weapon ideal for Delayed blowback
with a fixed stock and the G3A4 with a the armed forces. Method of delay
retractable stock. Rollers
The sighting system includes a Type of fire
The roller-delayed blowback action, the rotary-type rearsight which is adjustable Semi/Fully automatic
recoil-buffer unit as well as the weapon’s for windage and elevation. Feed
straight line construction contribute to 20-round box magazine
Barrel
accuracy with extremely low felt recoil A telescopic or night sight may easily be
Calibre: 7.62 mm (7.62 mm X 51 NATO ammunition)
and minimum muzzle climb, especially fitted.
Rifling; 4 grooves RH
in fully automatic fire.
Sights Mechanical
The G3 may be used to launch rifle Foresight: Fixed post
The cold-hammered barrel and all metal grenades without any supplementary Rearsight: Rotary type with Y-notch for 100m and apertures
components are made of special steel attachments. for 200, 300 and 400m.
while the handguard, grip and fixed Adjustable for windage and elevation
stock are made of high-strength plastic. A carrying sling and a complete field- Sight radius; 572 mm
The lightweight bipod, which provides service kit is supplied with the weapon. Optical
increased stability for prone fire, can A blank firing attachment, a bayonet 4 X telescopic sight (for 100 to 600 m) Adjustable for
be attached and removed in an instant. and, most important, a 40 mm HK 79 windage and elevation
Grenade Launcher, which is designed for Muzzle velocity
800 m/s
The rifle is easily field-stripped and attachment to the G3 rifle and thus cre-
Muzzle energy
completely disassembled into its ates a versatile combination weapon, are
3000 J
components without tools. also available.
Rate of fire (cyclic)
500 to 600 rounds/min
Effective range
650 m
Weights
A3 without bipod & magazine: 4.47 kg
A4 without bipod & magazine: 4.7 kg
Empty magazine: 0.28 kg
Bipod: 0.29 kg
Lengths
A3/A4, stock extended: 1020 mm
A4, stock retracted: 840 mm
Barrel: 450 mm

Data subject to change without notice.

Infantry Weapons