HK421 LMG

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Basically a lightweight MG5 designed to compete with the Minimi Mk 3/Mk 48. Differs from the MG5 in that it doesn't use a side folding stock (usese either a HK416 or MP7 type stock) and is side ejecting instead of bottom ejecting, which means that ammo boxes/pouches can be mounted directly under the receiver.

DSEI 23 – HK421 from Heckler & Koch - Soldier Systems Daily

The HK421 is a new 7.62 NATO belt-fed machine gun which made its debut at DSEI. Based on the MG5, it has a hydraulic buffer which allows it to accept various buttstocks like this collapsible MP7 stock. It has also been seen with an HK416A8 buttstock. You'll also notice the handguard module which...

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Interesting.

Tony