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MP7
A compact German personal defense weapon firing the specialized 4.6x30mm cartridge, designed to defeat body armor at close range while remaining small enough for vehicle crews and special-operations personnel. Widely adopted by NATO special forces and close-protection units.
In service since 2001 · 20 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
200
m range
950
rpm
725
m/s
40
rds
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
German export-licensed
BAFA licensing with strict end-use review; approvals can be politically constrained.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 20 operators
In service since 2001. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope. | 200 m |
|---|---|
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 950 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 725 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 4.6x30mm HK personal defense weapon |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 4.6 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 40 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.42 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 2 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 180 mm |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 20 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Heckler & Koch and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Tula Arms Plant AEK-971 Frequently asked questions
How many crew does the Heckler & Koch MP7 require? +
The Heckler & Koch MP7 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Heckler & Koch MP7? +
The Heckler & Koch MP7's primary weapon is the 4.6x30mm HK personal defense weapon.
What is the Heckler & Koch MP7 used for? +
The Heckler & Koch MP7 is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the Heckler & Koch MP7? +
The Heckler & Koch MP7 is operated by 20 countries.
