Heckler & Koch MP5SD
Overview
MP5SD3
Right side view of MP5SD3 with early SEF trigger group that has German markings and is not ambidextrous.
Source: Unknown author -
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Origin
Germany
Type
Sub machine gun
Entered service
1974
Status
In service
Development
Early 1970's
Developer
Germany
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Heckler & Koch
Production
1974 - present
Producer
Germany
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Heckler & Koch
Details
Facts
MP5SD1
MP5SD2
MP5SD3
General
Origin
Germany
Type
Sub machine gun
Caliber
Caliber
9x19mm Parabellum
Magazine
15, 30 round detachable box
Barrel length
146 mm
Rifling
6 grooves, 254mm right hand twist
Muzzle velocity
285 m/s
Operation
Action
Roller delayed blowback, closed bolt
Fire selector
0-1-F in MP5SD1
0-1-3-F in MP5SD4
Rate of fire
700 - 800 rpm
Dimensions
Stock type
None
Length
550 mm
Width
60 mm
Height
210 mm
Weight
2.8 kg empty
Sights
Type
Iron sights, post front and diopter rear
Sight radius
340 mm
Accessories
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Heckler & Koch MP5
The MP5SD is derived from the original MP5 sub machine gun. It was introduced about a decade later to cater the request of counter terrorism units.