The G36 is a true modular weapon system in caliber 5.56 x 45mm NATO (.223 Remington).
G36K 5.56mm Carbine with 12.5" barrel,
dual sighting system, and buttstock folded.
G36
A new development for HK, the G36 is a true modular weapon system in caliber 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Remington). Constructed almost entirely of a tough, carbon fiber reinforced polymer material and using a simple, self-regulating gas system, the G36 provides the user with a lightweight weapon that delivers high performance with extremely low maintenance. The barrel of the G36 can be exchanged by unit armorers to create a rifle, carbine, or light support variant using the same common receiver. Exhaustively tested and currently fielded with the German Armed Forces (including the new NATO Rapid Reaction Force), the G36 is now available to U.S. law enforcement and military customers.

G36E 5.56mm Rifle with 18.9" barrel
and 1.5X "Export" optical sight.
G36 features include:

• The low mass of the bolt and ergonomic in-line relationship of the barrel and the buttstock translate to a highly-controllable weapon when fired in fully automatic mode of fire.

• The G36 gas system does not direct fouling back into the weapon’s interior like conventional gas operated rifles. This insures reliable operation even after firing more than 15,000 rounds without cleaning. The polymer components can easily be cleaned with water-based cleaning solutions, or even water.

• Tough 30-round translucent polymer magazines lock together without magazine clamp. They are 30% lighter than metal magazines and are corrosion proof. 100-round dual drum magazine can also be used in all G36 models.

• Ambidextrous safety/selector lever allows for easy actuation without adjusting the firing grip.

• The location and function of the G36 operating controls mirror those of the roller-locked HK rifles and MP5 submachine guns, reducing training time and cost.

• Ambidextrous cocking lever doubles as forward assist and can be used to silently chamber a round.

• Ambidextrous bolt catch button. The bolt catch holds the bolt to rear on the last round fired and can be disabled by the shooter without tools, allowing the bolt to close when the magazine is fired empty.

• A variety of trigger groups mechanisms are available for the G36 including the standard “SEF” group, “Navy” trigger group with safe, semi-automatic, fully automatic modes of fire and pictogram markings, and a single-fire trigger group that prevents fully automatic fire.

• Detachable folding bipod

• All models use a strong, right side folding buttstock that allows for normal operation and firing when folded.

• Chrome-plated, cold hammer forged barrel with 1 in 7 inch twist rifling

• Integral mounting rail allows the HK UTL (Universal Tactical Light) to be installed in seconds.

• Downward ejection of spent cartridge cases reduces visual signature

• G36s operate reliably with frangible training ammunition without special muzzle devices. Blank and safety blank firing devices that use conventional blank ammunition are available as accessories.
MG36 5.56mm Light Support Weapon (LSW) with
18.9" barrel, dual sighting system, and folding bipod.
G36 weapons are available with two sighting options:

• Option 1–the “Export” sight. This single sight system uses a 1.5x optical sight integrated into the detachable carrying handle Backup iron sights are located on the top of the sight and carrying handle..

• Option 2–the Dual sighting system. The dual sighting system consists of a 3.5X optical sight topped with electronic red dot sight. Sights are independently adjustable to meet the operational requirements of the user.The dual sight can be powered with ambient light through an open port during daylight periods.
Specifications
 
Caliber
Weight
Barrel
Length
Overall
Length
stock in/out
Comments
G36
5.56mm
7.28 lb
18.90 in.
29.84/39.29 in.
 
G36K
5.56mm
6.62 lb
12.52 in.
24.21/33.78 in.
 
MG36
5.56mm
7.87 lb
18.90 in.
29.84/39.29 in.
 
Specifications and models subject to change without notice.