The Assault Rifle G36 is a completely modular weapon system in caliber 5.56 mm x 45 NATO. It is constructed almost entirely of a tough, glass fibre reinforced polymer material. The main weapon components consist of glass fibre reinforced polymer with stainless steel inserts. This has enabled weight to be kept very low without sacrificing strength, durability or robustness. Thanks to the self-regulating gas block, the gas-operated weapon works extremely reliably and only requires a minimum of maintenance.
After passing exhaustive tests with excellent results, it was adopted by and is now in use with the Federal German Armed Forces (including the NATO KRK Crisis Reaction Forces). Even during the use of practice ammunition, the G36 works absolutely reliably without using any muzzle attachments. Safety blank firing attachments for use with conventional blank ammunition are available as accessories.
Gas operated weapon with rotating bolt head
Magazine capacity: 30/100 cartridges
After the magazine is empty, the bolt stays open
Modes of fire selectable: Single fire, 2 Round burst (Optional), Automatic
Cartridge case ejection to the right
Folding buttstock
Receiver, pistol grip, folding buttstock, magazine, handguard and carrying handle made of glass fibre-reinforced polymer
