Heckler & Koch MP5
German submachine gun built with cal. 9 mm and others, produced from 1964 to date; used by police services and special forces worldwide
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Heckler & Koch MP5
Summary
Heckler & Koch MP5 is a firearm model[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of firearm_model entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,730 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Heckler & Koch MP5's instance of is recorded as firearm model[3].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's manufacturer is recorded as Heckler & Koch[4].
- Heckler & Koch MP5 is a type of submachine gun[5].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's Commons category is recorded as HK MP5[6].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's country of origin is recorded as Germany[7].
- 1964 marks the founding of Heckler & Koch MP5[8].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's service entry is recorded as January 1, 1966[9].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's ammunition is recorded as 9×19 mm Parabellum[10].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's ammunition is recorded as 10mm Auto[11].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's ammunition is recorded as .40 S&W[12].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's significant event is recorded as Iranian Embassy Siege[13].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's significant event is recorded as Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181[14].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's official website is recorded as https://www.heckler-koch.com/en/products/military/submachine-guns/mp5/mp5/overview.html[15].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Heckler & Koch MP5[16].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's Commons gallery is recorded as MP5[17].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's used by is recorded as police[18].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's used by is recorded as law enforcement agency[19].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's used by is recorded as special forces[20].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's used by is recorded as Special Air Service[21].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'HK MP5'}[22].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's different from is recorded as MP-5[23].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174789', 'amount': '+260'}[24].
- Heckler & Koch MP5's width is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174789', 'amount': '+50'}[25].
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Designation and Status
Heckler & Koch MP5's instance of is recorded as firearm model[3].
History and Context
1964 marks the founding of Heckler & Koch MP5[8].
Why It Matters
Heckler & Koch MP5 ranks in the top 1% of firearm_model entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,730 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] It is known by 127 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]