Overview[]
The HK G3A3 is a German battle rifle developed in the 1960s from the HK G3A2.
Naming[]
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Explanation
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| HK G3A3
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Name adhering to HK system.
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| G 3 A3
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Name adhering to Bundeswehr system.
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Variants[]
- G3 — G 3
- Original model with wooden furniture.
- G3A1 — G 3 A1
- Updated model with collapsible stock.
- G3A2 — G 3 A2
- Updated model with new rear sight.
- G3A3 — G 3 A3
- Updated model with fixed stock and polymer furniture.
- G3NA3 — G 3 N A3
- A3 model with Navy trigger group.
- G3A3A1 — G 3 A1 A1
- A3 model with ambidextrous trigger group. Bundesheer designation.
- G3A4 — G 3 A4
- Updated model with collapsible stock and polymer furniture.
- G3A4A1 — G 3 A4 A1
- A4 model with ambidextrous trigger group. Bundesheer designation.
- G3KA4 — G 3 K A4
- Compact model with collapsible stock.
- G3KA4A1 — G 3 K A4 A1
- A4 model with ambidextrous trigger group. Bundesheer designation.
- G3SG1 — G 3 SG 1
- Scoped model.
Derivatives
See Heckler & Koch for a table showing more G3 derivatives.
- HK41A2
- Semi-automatic derivative with fixed stock.
- HK41A3
- Semi-automatic derivative with fixed stock.
- HK81
- Marksman derivative.
- HK91A2
- Civilian model with fixed stock.
- HK91A3
- Civilian model with collapsible stock.
- G3A5 — G 3 A5
- Model for Denmark.
- G3A6 — G 3 A6
- Model for Iran.
- G3A7 — G 3 A7
- Model for Turkey.
- G3A7A1 — G 3 A7 A1
- Updated model for Turkey.
- HK G3-KK
- "Kleinkaliber" model in .22 LR for training purposes, only a small batch were manufactured.
- HK G3-TGS
- "Tactical Group Support" model fitting the HK79 grenade launcher on the G3A4.
Foreign
- AG 3
- Norwegian derivative.
- Ak 4
- Swedish derivative.
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Weapons
Cold War Period (1946 — 1990)
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| Infantry Weapons
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| Melee Weapons
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Bayonet
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| Survival Weapon
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| Sidearms
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Pistol
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CRWP • HK4 • P 80
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| Revolver
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| Machine Pistol
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| Close Quarters
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Personal Defense Weapon
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CRWP • MP7 (A1 • A2)
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| Submachine Gun
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HK54 • MP5 (A1 • A2 • A3 • A4 • A5) • MP 60 • MP 61 • MP 64
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| Shotgun (automatic)
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| Shotgun (semi-automatic)
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HK 512 • HK CAWS
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| Shotgun (manual-action)
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| Primary Weapons
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Assault Rifle (5.45/5.56)
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HK33 (A2 • A3) • G41 (A1 • A2 • A3)
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| Assault Rifle (other)
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HK36 • HK G11 • IWK G11
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| Assault Carbine (5.45/5.56)
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HK53 • G 41 K
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| Assault Carbine (other)
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| Battle Rifles
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HK41 • HK G3 (A1 • A2 • A3 • NA3 • A4 • A5 • A6 • A7 • A7A1) • G 1 • G 2 • G 3 (A1 • A2 • A3 • N A3 • A4 • A5 • A6 • A7 • A7 A1) • G 4
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| Battle Carbine
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G 3 K (A4 • A4 A1)
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| Automatic Support Weapons
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Light Support Weapon
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HK11 • HK13 • G8 (A1)
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| Light Machine Gun
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| General Purpose Machine Gun
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HK21 (A1 • E) • HK23 • MG 1 • MG 2 • MG 3 (A1)
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| Heavy Machine Gun
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HK25
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| Long Range
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Anti-Materiel Rifle
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| Bolt-Action Rifle
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| Designated Marksman Rifle
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| Launchers
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Grenade Launcher (Attachment)
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| Grenade Launcher (Standalone)
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| Disposable Rocket Launcher
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| Rocket Launcher
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| MANPADS
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| Non-Lethal Weapons
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Pistol
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| Underwater Weapons
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Sidearm
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P11
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| Rifle
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| Explosives
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Anti-Personnel Mines
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| Anti-Tank Mines
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| Offensive Grenades
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| Smoke Grenades
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| Firearm Accessories
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| Weapon Sights
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Collimator
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| Holographic
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| Iron
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| Night
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BiV • DM 3
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| Reflector
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| Telescopic
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FERO-Z 24 • ZF 4x • ZF G3
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| Attachments
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Flashlights & Lasers
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| Foregrips & Bipods
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| Infantry Equipment
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| Clothing
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Backpacks
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| Body Armour
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| Bomb Suit
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| Elbow and knee pads
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| Signals & IFF
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| Suits
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| Vests & Webbing
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| Headwear
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Communication
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| Gas Masks & Rebreathers
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| Goggles
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| Helmets
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| Vehicle Headwear
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| Optics, Detection and Surveillance
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Man-Portable Radar
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| Mine Detectors
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| Night Vision Goggles
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| Periscopes
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| Rangefinders
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| Surveillance
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| Artillery
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| Anti-Aircraft Guns
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| Anti-Tank Guns
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| Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launchers
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| Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
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| Grenade Machine Guns
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| Howitzers
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| Mortars
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| Railroad Artillery
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| Recoilless Guns
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| Rocket Artillery
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| Siege Artillery
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| Land Vehicle Weapons
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| Vehicle Machine Guns
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HK MG 5A1
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| 40mm Tank Guns
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| 75mm Tank Guns
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| 76.2mm Tank Guns
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| 84mm Tank Guns
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| 94mm Tank Guns
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| 105mm Tank Guns
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| 120mm Tank Guns
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| Howitzers
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| Vehicle Autocannon
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| ATGMs
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| Aircraft Weapons & Munitions
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| 7.62mm Machine Guns
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| 12.7mm Machine Guns
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| 23mm Cannons
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| 30mm Cannons
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| 37mm Cannons
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| Rocket Pods
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| Rockets
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| Air-to-Air Missiles
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| Air-to-Ship Missiles
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| Air-to-Surface Missiles
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| Anti-Radiation Missiles
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| Cruise Missiles
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| Bombs
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