Heckler & Koch HK MP5

 

Heckler & Koch HK MP5SD

The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a 9mm submachine gun of German design, developed in the 1960s by Heckler & Koch. There are over 100 variants of the MP5, including a semi-automatic version. The original working model was then known as the "HK54" to which this eventually became the "MP5A1" mark.

The MP5 is one of the most widely used submachine guns in the world, having been adopted by 40 nations and numerous military,  intelligence, and security organizations.

Heckler & Koch HK MP5

Basic construction of the MP5 involved use of steel and plastics for a lightweight end-product which was also compact - key qualities for any submachine gun. Basic models were available with simple single-shot and full-automatic fire modes while a three-round burst function was eventually introduced into the family line. Military variants then appeared with integrated suppressors fitted over the barren for reduced sound operation and this version went on to be used with tremendous success, alone producing six major sub-variants under the SD designation. Various optics and accessories could be mounted along the receiver or forend of standard MP5s as needed, considerably broadening the tactical reach of the operator in-the-field.

Heckler & Koch HK MP5SD

The MP5A2 have fixed solid shoulder stock featuring single-shot and full-automatic fire modes through a clearly-marked selector switch along the side of the receiver. The MP5SFA2 was similar though with only a single-shot, semi-automatic firing capability. The MP5A3 brought about use of a collapsing shoulder stock with support for single-shot or full-automatic fire. The MP5SFA3 became a carbine version of the MP5A3 complete with collapsible stock and single-shot, semi-automatic fire. The MP5A4 utilized a fixed stock with a 3-round burst firing function while the MP5A5 was given a collapsing stock with burst fire mode.

HK UMP a modern submachine gun

In 2013, a modern offering - the HK UMP (Universale Maschinenpistole), a lightweight, less expensive platform made fully modular by incorporation of accessory rails about the design.

NSG commandos with HK MP5 submachine guns

MP5 used by Indian Army : MARCOS counter-terrorism group of the Indian Navy, National Security Guards counter-terrorism group and Force One counter-terrorism group of Indian Police uses MP5 submachine gun.

Heckler & Koch HK MP5K Kurz

Specification of Heckler and Koch HK MP5 Submachine Gun

Overall Length: 680 mm (26.77 inches)
Weight : 5.73 lb (2.60 kg) without magazine
Caliber : 9x19mm Parabellum; 10mm Auto; .40 S&W
Action: Roller-Locked Delayed Blowback
Feed: 15-, 30- or 40-Round Detachable Box; C-Mag 100-round support
Rate-of-Fire: 800 rounds-per-minute (rpm)
Range: 201 m
Sights: Iron Front and Rear; Optional Optics