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The rarely heard of G11

The G11 was being designed in the late 60's by Heckler and Koch for weapons design and Dynamit Nobel for ammunition design. Together these companies were known as GHGS or Gesellschaft für Hülsenlose Gewehrsysteme. (Corporation for Caseless Rifle Systems). They were joined by German optics maker Hensoldt/Wetzlar for the 1x optical sight that was to become the primary sighting system for the rifle.

The G11 project was thrown out of the window for some reason. Some say it was because Germany became unififed again, and the lack of interest by the West government to purchase it. Some say it never worked right.

G11 Specs

G11 Info

Caliber 4.73mm x 33 .185 inches

Ammunition type: Caseless

Overall Length: 750mm 29.53 inches

Width: 74mm 2.92 inches

Height: 295mm 11.61 inches

Weight with 2 loaded mags: 4.3 kg 9.48 lbs.

Barrel length less chamber: 540mm 21.26 inches

Rifling twist length: 155mm 1/6.10 inches

RH twist Caseless ammunition length: 33mm 1.29 inches

Projectile weight: 3.25 g .12 oz

Muzzle velocity: Approx. 930 m/sec Approx. 3051 f/sec

Picture of G11

Here is a picture of the G11.

Picture of G11

Picture of the G11 being held by a soldier.