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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:accessories
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bipod available
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:barrel_length
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500 mm (19.7 in)
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gptkbp:barrel_type
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20,000 rounds
quick-change barrel system
standard and heavy
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gptkbp:caliber
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gptkb:7.62×51mm_NATO
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:black
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gptkbp:combat_history
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used in various conflicts
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gptkbp:combat_role
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suppressive fire
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:design
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yes
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gptkbp:design_date
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1970s
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gptkbp:design_features
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integrated carrying handle
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gptkbp:discontinued
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yes
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gptkbp:ergonomics
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designed for ease of use
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gptkbp:exported_to
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gptkb:various_countries
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gptkbp:feed_system
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belt-fed
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gptkbp:field_of_use
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infantry support
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gptkbp:fielded_year
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gptkb:1975
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gptkbp:firing_mechanism
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semi-automatic, fully automatic
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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gptkb:1970
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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used in Cold War
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gptkbp:historical_use
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West German military
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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HK21 machine gun
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 mm (47.2 in)
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gptkbp:maintenance
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requires regular cleaning
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Heckler_&_Koch
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gptkbp:military_technology
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not available
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gptkbp:modifications
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various aftermarket modifications available
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gptkbp:mounting_options
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tripod, vehicle-mounted
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gptkbp:muzzle_velocity
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850 m/s (2,790 ft/s)
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:NATO_forces
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gptkbp:operating_system
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gas-operated
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gptkbp:range
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800 m (875 yd)
3,000 m (3,281 yd)
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gptkbp:rate_of_fire
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800 rounds per minute
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gptkbp:recoil
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short-stroke gas piston
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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MG4
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:weapons
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gptkbp:safety_features
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manual safety
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gptkbp:sights
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iron sights
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gptkbp:successor
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MG5
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gptkbp:suppressor_compatible
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yes
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gptkbp:sustained_fire_capability
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yes
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gptkbp:track_gauge
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optional
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gptkbp:training
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basic firearms training
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gptkbp:transport_case
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hard case available
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gptkbp:trigger_type
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single and automatic
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:German_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:user_countries
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gptkb:Germany
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gptkbp:variant
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HK23
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg (25.4 lb)
13.5 kg (29.8 lb) with accessories
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Heckler_&_Koch
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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