H&K 416 Carbine

Working with current users from around the globe, HK set out to produce an Enhanced Carbine that would outperform competing 5.56mm carbines and provide the high degree of performance required by the user community, particularly those within the special operations arena who demand more and expect no compromise when lives are at stake. Improvements were made to the internal operating system and miscellaneous component parts to improve reliability in best and worse case scenarios, with all types of ammunition, with all barrel lengths and with and without sound suppressors attached. An innovative free-floating “4-quadrant” rail system designed by HK allows all current standard accessories and sights to be fitted to the HK416™ and can be removed without tools. The HK proprietary gas system does not introduce propellant gases and the associated carbon fouling back into the weapon’s interior. This reduces operator cleaning time, and increases the reliability of the HK416™ Carbine Caliber 5.56x45mm NATO HK416™. The elimination of the gas tube typical of the Stoner AR15/M16 direct gas operating system means that the HK416 will function normally even if the weapon is fired full of water without first being drained. To improve reliability, service life, and operator safety during obstructed bore occurrences or after extreme extended firing sessions, HK has produced its famous cold hammer forged barrel for the HK416™ in various lengths to include 10, 14.5, 16.5, and 20 inches. The highest quality steel is used in this unique manufacturing process producing a barrel that provides superior accuracy for greater than 20,000 rounds with minimal degradation of accuracy and muzzle velocity. The goal of the program was to offer a 5.56mm carbine that will fire 20,000 rounds without cleaning, lubrication, stoppages, or parts replacement.