HK MP5A2

Overview

HK MP5A2
General Information
Type	Submachine Gun
Place of Origin	West Germany
Designer Companies	Heckler & Koch
Period Designed	1960s
Manufacturer	Heckler & Koch
Period Produced	1960s
Developed From	HK MP 5 A1
Developed Into	HK MP5A3
In Service	1960s - Present
Characteristics
Cartridge	9x19mm Parabellum
RoF, Cyclic	800rpm
Expected Muzzle Velocity	400m/s
Action	Roller-delayed blowback, closed bolt
Firemodes	Safe, semi, full
Feed System	Detachable box magazine
Ammunition Loading	HK MP5 compatible magazines: • 15-rnd • 20-rnd • 30-rnd • X-5: 50-rnd • (More)
Effective Range	200m
Dimensions
Weight	2.9kg
Barrel Length	225mm
Length	680mm
Height	260mm
Width	50mm
Stock
Stock Type	Fixed

The HK MP5A2 is a German submachine gun developed by HK from the HK MP5A1.

Naming

Designation	Explanation
HK MP5A2	Name adhering to HK system.
MP 5 A2	Name adhering to Bundeswehr system.

Variants

HK 54 Prototype model. HK MP5 Original production model from 1966 with SEF trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5A1 Original production model with SEF trigger group and collapsible stock. (?) HK MP5A2 Model with SEF trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5NA2 Model with 5-1-0 trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5A3 Model with SEF trigger group and collapsible stock. HK MP5NA3 Model with 5-1-0 trigger group and collapsible stock. HK MP5A4 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5A5 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and collapsible stock. HK MP5 MLI Mid-Life Improvement model from 2013 with rail interface systems and with RAL 8000 default colour scheme. Suppressed models (SD) HK MP5SD Original model from 1974 with SEF trigger group and fixed stock. (?) HK MP5SD1 Model with 5-1-0 trigger group and no stock. HK MP5SD2 Model with 5-1-0 trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5SD3 Model with 5-1-0 trigger group and collapsible stock. HK MP5SD4 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and no stock. HK MP5SD5 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5SD6 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and collapsible stock. HK MP5SDN1 ..? HK MP5SDN2 ..? Compact models (K) HK MP5K (Nr. 0001) Prototype model with unique foregrip. HK MP5K Model with SEF trigger group and no stock. HK MP5KN Model with 5-1-0 trigger group and no stock. HK MP5KA1 Model with SEF trigger group and no stock. Low profile iron sights. HK MP5KA4 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and no stock. HK MP5KA5 Model with 5-3-1-0 trigger group and no stock. Low profile iron sights. HK MP5KPDW Compact model with 5-1-0 trigger group and a folding stock. Other models HK MP5/10 Chambered in 10mm Auto. 5-1-0 trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5/40 Chambered in .40 S&W. 5-2-1-0 trigger group and fixed stock. HK MP5PT .. HK MP5SFA2 .. HK MP5SFA3 .. HK 94 A2 Long barrel semi auto civilian firearm with fixed stock. HK 94 A3 Long barrel semi auto civilian firearm with collapsible stock. Derivatives HK MP5 PT "Plastic Training" model firing plastic ammunition. HK SMG Prototype improved MP 5. HK SP 5 2019 civilian HK MP 5 N A2. HK SP 5 K 2016 updated SP 89 with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail. HK SP 89 Modified MP 5 K in semi-auto only and with no stock. For export to USA as a pistol, but was banned from import in less than a year. Foreign CS/LS3 Chinese clone. GSG-5 German Sport Guns .22lr conversion. LDT HSG-94 Luxembourgian semi auto HK MP 5 A2. LDT HSG-94K Luxembourgian semi auto HK MP 5 K. OFB Anamika 9mm Indian clone. POF-4 PISTOL Pakistani POF produced semi auto HK MP 5 K. POF-5 PISTOL Pakistani POF produced semi auto HK MP 5 A2 (?). PTR 9 Series of US civilian firearms. RDTS MP5KSD Red Dog Target Supplies custom conversion. Special Weapons MP-10 US-made compact civilian carbine. Special Weapons SP-10 US-made civilian carbine. Submachine Gun, 9mm, L80A1 British service HK MP 5 K. Submachine Gun, 9mm, L90A1 British service HK MP 5 K A1. Submachine Gun, 9mm, L91A1 British service HK MP 5 A3. Submachine Gun, 9mm, L92A1 British service HK MP 5 SD3. T-94A Turkish civilian HK MP 5 A2. T-94K Turkish civilian HK MP 5 K. T-94P Turkish HK 94 A2. T-94SD Turkish civilian HK MP 5 SD2. Tihraga Sudanese MIC produced Tondar. Tondar Iranian DIO produced HK MP 5 A3. Tondar Light Iranian DIO produced HK MP 5 K.

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