Originally posted by Snakeye
Does the Bundeswehr actually use them for anything? IIRC the G36 is their new AR.
Snakeye
yepp, right snakeye! The H&K G36 *IS* the new AR, replacing my loved H&K G3. In 1995, in competition with designs from other manufacturers, the HK36 was selected by the Bundeswehr as the successor to the G3 rifle.
Although the G11 had a rather promising start, the whole project was subsequently abandoned. According to some sources, a limited number of G11 rifles were brought into service around 1990 with German Fernspäher (long-range recon) units, and some rifles are even said to remain in service today with the KSK (Kommando SpezialKräfte). Personally i guess the G11 is Warrens little fetish so i would never say anything against it
I would prefer to see the G36 instead the G36C (including 100 round beta c-mag drums *hehe* just kidding). There are enuff H&K SMGs planned and in the game. And the standard-weapon of a "normal" soldier is the AR.
The configuration chosen by the Bundeswehr actually incorporates two optical sights. One is a 3.5x scope with a special reticle pattern, mounted in the lower rear of the carrying handle. The other is a red-dot reflex type of sight without magnification, mounted on top of the carrying handle. It is operated either by means of a battery in low light, or with a shade opened, utilising ambient light in daylight conditions. Both optics are manufactured by Hensoldt AG, a subsidiary of Zeiss, Germany. The two sights are fully independent, and could easily be set for different ranges. A very similar system is found in new versions of the Swedish Bofors CG A5 (AK5) rifle. The two sights would be great with the A-Key in INF!
TitanBlue
(source:
The Unofficial Homepage for the H&K G36)