Manual / Guide · c. 2007
H&K's earlier 16-page MP7A1 sales brochure (image PDF dated 2007), with the parts key, NATO requirement and user groups. Cited by the HK MP7 dive. The same brochure is on the Internet Archive as HkMp7a1_text.pdf.
Vir / BP Innovation for the future HECKLER & KOCH Lu Modern defensive weapon for flexible deployment The MP7 Ai of cal. 4.6 mm x 30 has been developed according to the re- quirement profile elaborated by NATO for a new personal defence weapon. This means that: > MP7 A1 is compact and lightweight enough to be permanently carried on the body; > MP7 A1 ammunition is accurate and powerful enough for effec- tive engagement of personnel equipped with NATO CRISAT pro- tection up to 200m. The MP7 A1 thus represents a new gen- eration of very compact and performance improved submachine guns which con- trary to former conventional submachine guns can also effectively engage protec- ted targets at short and medium ranges. In the course of development of this new weapon and its ammunition the following user groups have been taken into consideration: > Military and civilian police > VIP protection personnel > Military and police special forces > Military personnel not directly engaged in combat Thought out functionality Equipped with the MP7 Aa, the user has an optimum weapon for self defence which combines numerous, well thought out characteristics and features many advantages over con- ventional sub machine guns with pistol calibres: > Minimum overall dimensions > Lowest weight RE Ce, Fully ambidextrous operation Semiautomatic and full automatic fire with full fire control Increased magazine capacity Highly increased penetration Increased accuracy and range (close range performance comparable to 5.56 x 45) Considerably increased wound effect especially against protected targets Reduced recoil One or two handed use like a pistol, shoulder firing like a submachine gun A new generation of modular and very compact submachine guns HECKLER & KOCH ix 3 Minimum weight and smallest dimensions In modern armed forces, the majority of troops is not directly involved in combat and is tasked with command, supply and support activities. These group of persons do not necessarily require an assault rifle — the size and weight of which would only hinder them in the fulfilment of their main tasks. What this is a compact, light- weight and efficient weapon to defend themselves against possible enemy attacks. The MP7 A1 is ideally suited to this operational role, with the ad- vantage that it can be permanently carried on the body hindering the user to do his proper. Ambidextrous operation In military and police special forces practice there are many situations where two-handed firing of the weapon is required, both by left and right handed shooters. The extreme permit compact design of the MP7 Ai, its low weapon weight and light recoil aimed fire in both the semi- automatic and full auto modes. The ergonomic ambidextrous operating con- trols permit use by both right and left handed shooters without any impedi- ment. Increased penetration Conventional submachine guns using NATO standard 9 mm x 19 ammunition or police specific pistol ammunition have the disadvantage that these am- munition types are ineffective against bullet proof vests. The MP7 A: elimin- ates this disadvantage by the use of small calibre steel core ammunition which features a much higher cross sectional density and achieves a pen- etration and target effect which is un- achieved by present handgun calibres, even when similar steel core designs are used. Compact, lightweight and efficient weapon for quick defence HECKLER & KOCH lik “tee 7.7.7.0 ; VVVAARARAARAD F Maelo V et ev rye, "PPG ae 4.6 mm x 30 ammunition family For the different groups of users and their missions, the following types of ammunition have been developed and optimized. >» Combat Steel 1,7¢ With copper plated steel case bullet for the engagement of protected targets (750 m/sec., 478 J)*. > Ultimate Combat 2¢ With copper plated steel case bullet for the engagement of protected targets (710 m/sec., 504 })*. > Full Metal Jacket Ammunition 2,5 ¢ For engagement of unprotected and lightly protected targets and for training (640 m/sec., 512 J)*. > Hollow Point Ammunition 2g Transfers a maximum of energy im- mediately after entering the target me- dium. The immediate energy transfer and relatively shallow depth of pen- etration of the Police bullet reduce the collateral danger to a minimum (680 m/sec., 462 })*. > Hard Frangible Ammunition 1,7 ¢ Special purpose ammunition where the bullet disintegrates into tiny fragments on impact and thus causes no more danger to the surroundings (760 m/sec., 491 J)*. > Subsonic Ammunition 4,3 g Avoids supersonic signature and yet penetrates the CRISAT target at a range of 30 meters (320 m/sec., 220 J)*. > Blank Cartridge Used in combination with the MP7 A1 safety blank firing attachment and safety blank magazine. Permits realistic and safe training. > Dummy Round For safe carrying out of loading drills, check of the weapons feed function or the load ability of magazines. * Marzzie Velocity/Muzzle Energy Ammunition with improved penetration and performance as a system solution HECKLER & KOCH lux MP7 Ai Safety blank firing MP7 Az Silencer attachment Easy and quick assembly/disassembly The MP7 Ai: safety blank firing at- of the silencer onto the MP7 A1 flash tachment together with the safety hider, also after prolonged firing. blank magazine and blank cartridges are used for realistic firing practicing > Weapon's firing accuracy not adversely in the semi and auto modes. affected by silencer fitted > Full weapon function on semi and Should a magazine with live rounds auto with silencer fitted inadvertently have been loaded into > Excellent silencing and long service the weapon, the safety blank firing life of silencers attachment is capable of stopping up > Unrestricted use of all ammunition to 3 bullets fired. sorts having a bullet MP7 Ai Silencer Specifications: Weight: 590 g Length: 222 mm Silencer tube @: 40 mm Locking bush @: 44 mm Special purpose accessories HECKLER & KOCH Luk 11 Rail for tactical accessories Carrying and handling fixtures In addition to the top sight rail, further For safe and convenient transport of Picatinny rails can be fitted to the right the MP7 A1 on the user, Heckler & Koch or left side of the receiver above the has developed several practical carrying forward grip. This permits the fitting of concepts and fixtures allowing the laser aiming units and target designators. weapon to be quickly deployed. Add-on night vision unit with adaptor The MP7 A: is fully suitable for night fighting. The long Picatinny rail on top of the weapon receiver allows the fitting of a night vision optical sight in addition to a daylight optical sight. Special purpose accessories HECKLER & KOCH 13 Highlights at a glance Specifications > Lightweight and compact high Dimensions performance calibre Caliber 4.6mm x 30 > Extremely compact dimensions Overall length > Extremely low overall weight Buttstock retracted 380 mm > Universally applicable Buttstock extracted 590 mm (attack and defence) Overall width 42mm > Suitable for use with one hand Overall height or both hands with 20 round magazine, without sight 172mm > semi and auto settings with full Barrel length 180 mm five central Twist length (righthand twist) 160 mm > Completely ambidextrous operation > Penetration of NATO CRISAT Target Weights (1.6 mm of Titanium and 20 layers MP7 A1 (without magazine) 1900 g of Kevlar) at over 200 meters Magazine, empty (20 rounds) 100 g (“Ultimate Combat”) Magazine, empty (40 rounds) 200g > Combination sight Silencer 590 g (optical/mechanical) Cartridge (2g steel bullet) 6g > Long MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail > Efficient silencer Other data > Tested by German KSK (Special Muzzle velocity approx. 710 m/s Forces Command), VIP protection Muzzle energy E, approx. 500 Joule squad of the German Military Police, Rate on fire approx. 950 rounds per minute VIP protection squad of the US Armed Forces, British MoD Police and VIP protection squads all over the world MP7 A1 Technical Data HECKLER & KOCH Lux 15 978 076 Id.-Nr Heckler & Koch GmbH Postfach 1329 D-78727 Oberndorf Tel.: +49.7423.79-0 Fax: +49.7423.79-2497 www.heckler-koch.de HECKLER & KOCH iw ' r= 1 Flash hider 4 Aperture sight 7 — Safety/Selector lever (ambidextrous) 10 Safety trigger 2 ‘Front sight 5 Cocking lever (central) 8 = Magazine catch (ambidextrous) 11. Bolt catch release (ambidextrous) 3. Picatinny rail 6 Retractable buttstock 9 = Magazine (20 round) 12 Forward grip Scale 1:1 MP7 A4 gems HECKLER & KOCH Lux 9 Oerlikon Contraves LLMoa AIM Point Red dot sight : Hy i 313435 meeraiem Silencer MP7 Aa Petes 20 round magazine Hensoldt RSA Red dot sight EOTech HOLOgraphic sight 40 round magazine