The-KeyZone: Submachine Gun-Heckler & Koch MP5

The Heckler & Koch MP5 is a submachine gun with a blowback recoil operated roller-locked bolt that fires from a closed position. It is chambered for 9mm Parabellum with 10, 15, and 30 round box magazines as well as 110 round drum magazines available. The smooth recoil characteristics provide optimum control when firing bursts or full automatic. Its small size enables concealed carrying or for use in confined areas. It has proved to be very accurate and reliable, even under adverse conditions. Its maintenance requirements are minimal.

Specifications
Weight     2.3 kg (5 lb) without magazine (UMP45)
                2.1 kg (4.6 lb) without magazine (UMP40, UMP9)

Length     450 mm (17.7 in), stock folded
               690 mm (27.2 in), stock extended

Barrel length     200 mm (8 in)

Cartridge     .45 ACP (UMP45)
               .40 S&W (UMP40)
                   9x19mm Parabellum (UMP9)

Action              Blowback, closed bolt

Rate of fire       650 rounds/min (600 rounds/min for UMP45)

Effective range 100 m (9x19mm Parabellum), 50 m (.45 ACP)

Feed system     25-round detachable box magazine (UMP45), 30-round detachable box magazine (UMP40, UMP9)

The H&K MP5 has a front sight post and a select-range rear peep sight. Optional accessories include night sights, scopes, and laser aiming devices.

The unique modular design of the MP5 accommodates a wide variety of buttstocks, forearms, sight mounts and other accessories so the MP5 can be configured to meet most mission requirements. The design accommodates optional trigger groups so the MP5 can be configured for single fire, full automatic, or 2-round and 3-round burst options.