This is a brief
description of the Heckler & Koch MP 5
submachinegun in use by the Norwegian armed forces. It
differs from the standard MP 5 in that
the largest aperture of the rear sight has been replaced by a square
notch as seen above.
Shown above is the markings found on the
Norwegian armed forces MP 5.
To the far left is the Norwegian government
stamp, and to the right is the "N" serial number prefix.
The designation
is MP 5 A2N for the fixed stock version and MP 5 A3N for the
retractable stock version.
Technical
specifications
Heckler & Koch MP 5 A2N (A3N)
|
Caliber |
9x19
|
Total length |
680 mm (660 mm) |
Length with stock retracted (MP 5 A3N) |
490 mm |
Barrel length |
225mm |
Mode of fire |
Select fire, semi- or full auto |
Weight incl. empty magazine |
2,54 kgs (2,88 kgs) |
Weight empty 15 rd. magazine |
150
g
|
Weight empty 30 rd. magazine |
170
g |
Weight loaded 15 rd. magazine |
330 g
|
Weight loaded 30 rd. magazine |
530
g |
Norwegian armed forces MP5 with dual mag and
endcap in stead of buttstock
Disassembled Norwegian armed forces MP5 shown
with various stock options.
Norwegian armed forces MP5 shown with wooden
stock.
This is actually a set of G3 wood stocks that
has been modified to fit the MP5 for a "retro" look.
For more thorough info on the MP 5 submachinegun, see
http://www.hkpro.com/mp5.htm
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