TheHessian police have commissioned Heckler & Koch to supply medium-range weapons. A total of around 2,000 G38s are to be purchased in a Hessian version. In the medium term, the Hessian police will introduce a modern medium-range weapon (MDW) in the 5.56mm x 45 caliber across the board.
The G38 MDW Hessenhas a 14.5" barrel and a slim-line handguardhKey-Interfaces and a semi-automatic trigger group with 90 degree safety.
The Medium range weapon setscomein two configurations:
The medium-range weapon set 1 has aAimpoint CompM4 reflex sight. Up to 1,614 weapons are to be delivered in this version.
Thatmedium-range weapons-Set 2 will have a Steiner M5Xi rifle scope special model Hessen. Of thisConfigurationThere will be up to 391 weapons.
Additional accessories include weapon lights (Streamlight), front handles and shoulder pockets for magazines and moreA.equipment. There are also vehicle storage boxes, testing, measuring and special tools, training for technical staff and training for operational trainers. Likewise areM.marking systems part of the delivery order.
Delivery of the first medium-range weapon sets is planned for the end of 2019.
Jan-Phillipp Weisswange
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