When introduced in 1997, the Heckler & Koch G36 marked a departure from the company’s tried-and-true roller-delayed blowback system, with its rotating bolt, short-stroke gas system and extensive ...

The G36 is made in standard ... further in a manner similar to that for the AR-15’s carrier. The gas system under the handguard can be accessed independently by unscrewing a crossbolt by ...

The HK G36, originally developed in the 1990s, was designed to be lightweight and versatile. It utilizes a gas-operated system, making it reliable and effective in various combat situations ...

delayed blowback system—including the G3, MP5 submachine gun, and MSG-90 sniper rifle—the G36 used the more widely used gas-operated, rotating bolt system instead. The G36 was chambered in 5. ...

The same operating system is used in the combat-proven 5.56 mm HK416 as well as the G36, XM8, HK417 ... is the core of the HK 5.56 mm proprietary gas piston operating system.

Germany's military will have to find a replacement for the current G36 assault rifle ... Defense Ministry last year claimed "the weapons system did not fulfill the requirements." ...