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I hope this is not a serious problem. I like the G36 assault rifle design. We will wait for TE professional answer.;)


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The capabilities of the Heckler and Koch assault rifle used by the German military are under review after reports of accuracy problems.

The German Ministry of Defense convened a military leadership council recently to obtain a rapid military technical assessment of a preliminary report on the G36 rifle, which has been in service with the German military since 1996, Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen said last Sunday.

Additional procurements of the rifle were suspended by the ministry last summer as a precautionary measure.

During Germany's participation in the international mission in
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there were reports to the ministry that the G36 lacked accuracy in high temperatures. First results reported in February 2014 showed that it was not the weapon itself but individual ammunition batches that were responsible.

The Bundeswehr has since worked with the Ernst-Mach-Institut, an independent organization, the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition and the Bundeswehr Research Institute for Materials and Supplies for a final assessment of the weapon.

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I hope this is not a serious problem. I like the G36 assault rifle design. We will wait for TE professional answer.;)


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Firearms blog is reporting a german government investigation is starting regarding the procurement of HK G36 by the german army. Recently I know the german army revealed that the weapon suffers loss of accuracy after heavy firing.

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G36: German assault rifle for long battle unfit - News Politics - Germany - THE WORLD
German assault rifle for long battle unfit
Material problems in the army: After a long battle rifle G36 is so hot shot that opponents will no longer fight properly at a distance of only 200 meters können.Die Bundeswehr has determined than previously known by studies in their standard rifle G36 wider problems. "Bild" newspaper reported, citing an internal document from the Ministry of Defence, test results of the Army Technical Center have alerted the Bundeswehr.

The problems with the G36 set from a military point of view is a significant deficiency and be of considerable use relevance.

In a review of the Bundeswehr Technical Center of the Bundeswehr states, according to newspaper: "All previously studied 89 G36 show in the hot shot state, a change in the mean meeting point and a widening of the circle of confusion so that an opponent will not be fought safely at a distance of 200 meters can. "

Already a few weeks before the "Spiegel" had reported the G36 is not fully suitable for long firefights.

The Bundeswehr prompted further investigation

Errr I need to transalate the Translation

Okay So here it is in a nut shell. I have prepared the fallowing graphic With the help of Doctor noob.
This is a G36c the short barrel version popular with movies. The upper is the complete version.
The second is Where we start to get to the guts of the matter.

1. The Slime lime is The polymer "universal" Receiver assembly It houses the bolt. It's made of Polymer which causes the first heat issue as when it starts to heat up it can become soft and loose it's true form
2 is the bolt face This is a fairly common bolt configuration almost Identical to the Ar15 series.
3 See that Red part that is the barrel Trunnion It's the device that mates a Barrel to the receiver it's usually steel it can get every hot after emptying a few magazines
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1 is the upper Receiver which is molded polymer
2 is the bolt face which is actually nearly identical to a AR15/M16/M4 bolt
3 is the barrel Trunnion it where the upper Receiver and the barrel meet. Because part 1 is polymer heat is transferred directly into the receiver this loosens the barrel and is causing the issue.

I also covered a Possible fix

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. The point is that the Heat is causing issues. Modification to the receiver would be the need. Switching to a new lightweight alloy or perhaps new polymer with a higher temperature range would likely solve the heat issue but up the weight.
And there is another Option G38.

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The Germans have adopted another assault rifle. This one will however look familiar.
HK416A5 is a HK416 built using features borrowed form the in German issue HK G28 DMR rifle ( HK417) HK416 uses the same gas system of G36 but crossed with the Body of a M4. It's construction is like that of a M4 meaning that the upper is made of high grade aircraft Quality Alluminum well the Barrel and Trunnion is made of high quality steel. Germany has offically adopted the G38 (16.5 inch barrel) , G38K (14.5 Inch barrel) and G38C (11 inch barrel)
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A small take from my side:

There have been rumors, personal beliefs and allegations against the G36 for several years now of being unreliable with it's accuracy. And it was perhaps the first mistake to not decisively verify one way or the other. It always lingered around. Perhpas sometimes with a small notion that unaccurate shooting was inteded to be blamed on the rifle.
After those accusations got worse a few years ago and indications seemed to support them, there was a proper test that found one specific type of ammunition to be faulty to the extend of causing the inaccuracy.
However, the problems, even with other ammo types, seemed not to go away, so there was another comprehensive test ordered. While AFAIK the final results are not out yet, the preliminary findings, wich have now been announed a week ago by the MoD, apparently show an actual, significant problem of accuracy with the rifles themselves. I think in a press conference I have heared the statement that rifles of all types (generations?) are affected. It was also reported that comparable rifle designs were much less affected, whatever that means.

So far the state of affairs is the weapon is safe to use. There's no specific danger of misfire of mechanical failure. It's just that under stressfull climatic conditions (hot temperatures, intense use and temp variations like direct sunshine / shadow) the accuracy seems to suffer.
As I said, the final results are still not there, so final conclusions will have to wait.

This could, however, have significant implications if the design should indeed be deemed unfit for duty use.
When the rifle was ordered and designed (the early '90s), we wanted a light, easy to use gun for central europe. Now light, to a certain extent, of course means less resistance to thermal stress. The temps here are lower then in AFG or Mali, and I think people didn't really think of the intense, long lasting fire fights we saw in AFG.

On a side note, AFAIK later generations, although I don't know which exactly, transitioned from rifeld to polygon barrels (?) which should be somewhat more heat resistant. I don't know what the deal is here.
Now the issue is with procurement stopped last summer, we're on the verge of running into yet another equipment shortage. The first batches, introduced some 15 years ago, start to reach the end of their service life (the barrels in particular) after seeing some instense service abroad.

The A2s brought the shorter but stock, a new reflex sight, and I think the hand guard may come with picatinny rails.

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The A3s are the IdZ-ES (Infantryman of the future - expanded system) rifles with a new telescopic sight, accessories and PTT buttons.

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And then there's the A4 concept wich is ment to be the new base version, while the A2 and A3 are still based on the A1.

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TerraN_EmpirE

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Polygonal rifling was Standard on all G36 to my knowledge HK uses it widely. the Handguard on the A2 and original G36 models is the Same and has always had a option of adding additional rail interfaces. the A2 stock is taken from the G36C which is shorter then that on the original and was found more suited to body armor. the Original sighting system dates to 1996 and over the years there have been some complaints of the small aperture size. This lead to the IDZ upgrade as well as want of a more modern stock. If you look at the A3 vs the A4 the only difrence other then the tan is the more pronounced Forearm. I also thought I hear tell of changing the magwell. Today's G36 Magazine well uses a AK style latch requiring a unique magazine. Almost every other Assault rifle in NATO other then the Classic Sig and the Steyr AUG all use the same magazine design based on the AR15.
 

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Today's G36 Magazine well uses a AK style latch requiring a unique magazine. Almost every other Assault rifle in NATO other then the Classic Sig and the Steyr AUG all use the same magazine design based on the AR15.

Now that you mentioned it, I noticed the magazine release lever or switch is more accessible than the AK, meaning it's thicker and easier to reach. Imagine an infantry in the dark of night without NVG having to fiddle around for the magazine release button just to change the magazine.
 

TerraN_EmpirE

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HK has Fired off 3 Statements to counter the Claim however it's more or less all media no substance.
I am posting a link to the Firearms blog who is covering all the press releases but also shows photos of a G36 Barrel Trunnion and it's polymer housing complete with indications of loosening due to heat.
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HK has Fired off 3 Statements to counter the Claim however it's more or less all media no substance.
I am posting a link to the Firearms blog who is covering all the press releases but also shows photos of a G36 Barrel Trunnion and it's polymer housing complete with indications of loosening due to heat.
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It's just the G36 polymer receiver that's having issue with heat. It is a concern yes, but one that the company can resolve by using a different material without sacrificing weight.
 

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I hope this is not a serious problem. I like the G36 assault rifle design. We will wait for TE professional answer.;)


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Bundeswehr today is smaller since one year back. From around 180.000 down to 106.000+ soldaten. I will german ministry to sinken down with 10.000 troops down until 96.000 soldaten. Forces budjet will goes from around 33 billion € to under around 28 billion €.

16.000 seeman and marines like today situation then 20.000 personnal in Luftwaffe. The rest will been in Heer. This I dreaming on in german forces.

Near Polish strenght by Heer. Bundeswehr today is no perfect. Nearly Polish size with first sizes. The reserve will be like today by 144.000 troops.

A bit up are better?

200.000 soldiers old Bundeswehr reserve force.
Wich to have in reserve if Bundeswehr have in 96.000 forces?

Old Netherlands size with 96.000 soldiers. 10 year back.
Can go around 12.000 down by outland war with newest sizes.

Then force up to one possible sizes around 150.000 soldaten and seeman.

Edit1. One sizes 2015-2030. After that will been 2031-2045.

Edit2. What to say german fans outside Germany in SD forum?!?
 
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