Manual / Guide · 2011
H&K's technical-data brochure for the MP7A1 (Id.-Nr. 978076/V002.02.11). Cited by the HK MP7 and FN P90 dives for the weapon's published specifications.
7 MP A1 Innovation for the future HECKLER & KOCH Modern defensive weapon for flexible deployment The MP7 A1 of cal. 4.6 mm x 30 has been developed according to the requirement 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 effective engagement of personnel equipped with NATO CRISAT protection up to 200 m. The MP7 A1 thus represents a new generation of very compact and performance improved submachine guns which contrary to former conventional submachine guns can also effectively engage protected 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 > Military and police special forces > Military personnel not directly engaged in combat > VIP protection personnel Thought out functionality Equipped with the MP7 A1, the user has an optimum weapon for self defence which combines numerous, well thought out characteristics and features many advantages over conventional sub machine guns with pistol calibres: > Minimum overall dimensions > Lowest weight > Fully ambidextrous operation > Semiautomatic and full automatic fire > Increased magazine capacity > Highly increased penetration > Increased accuracy and range > 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 3 Minimum weight and smallest dimensions In modern armed forces, the majority of troops are not directly involved in combat and are tasked with command, supply and support activities. These personnel do not necessarily require an assault rifle whose size and weight may hinder them in the fulfilment of their main tasks but need a compact, lightweight and efficient weapon to defend themselves against possible enemy attacks. The MP7 A1 is ideally suited to this operational role, with the advantage that it can be permanently carried on the body enabling the user to complete their full duties. 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 compact design of the MP7 A1, its low weapon weight and light recoil permit aimed fire in both the semi automatic and full auto modes. The ergonomic ambidextrous operating controls permit use by both right and left handed shooters without any impediment. Increased penetration Conventional submachine guns using NATO standard 9 mm x 19 ammunition or police specific pistol ammunition have the disadvantage that these ammunition types are ineffective against bullet proof vests. The MP7 A1 eliminates this disadvantage by the use of small calibre steel core ammunition which features a much higher cross sectional density and achieves a penetration and target effect which is unachieved by present handgun calibres, even when similar steel core designs are used. Compact, lightweight and efficient weapon for quick defence HECKLER & KOCH 5 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: > Steel 2 g With copper plated steel bullet for the engagement of protected targets. > Blank (in development) Used in combination with the MP7 A1 safety blank firing attachment. Permits realistic and safe training. > Full Metal Jacket 2,6 g For engagement of unprotected and lightly protected targets and for training. > Training This cartridge featuring a lead-free tin projectile guarantees high precision, with minimal tendency to ricochet and optimal protection of the backstop. > Action 2 g Transfers a maximum of energy immediately after entering the target medium. > Drill For safe carrying out of loading drills, check of the weapons feed function or the loadability of magazines. Ammunition with improved penetration and performance as a system solution HECKLER & KOCH 7 1 2 3 4 Aperture sight 5 Cocking lever (central) 6 Retractable buttstock Flash hider Front sight Picatinny rail 7 Safety/Selector lever (ambidextrous) 8 Magazine catch (ambidextrous) 9 Magazine (20 round) 10 Safety trigger 11 Bolt catch release (ambidextrous) 12 Forward grip 2 4 3 5 1 11 7 6 10 12 Scale 1:1 8 9 7 MP A1 4.6 mm x 30 HECKLER & KOCH 9 Oerlikon Contraves LLM01 Hensoldt RSA Red dot sight EOTech HOLOgraphic sight Silencer 20 round magazine AIMPOINT Red dot sights 7 MP A1 4.6 mm x 30 30 round magazine 40 round magazine MP7 A1 Safety blank firing attachment MP7 A1 Silencer Easy and quick attachment/removal of the silencer onto the MP7 A1 flash hider, also after prolonged firing. > Weapon’s firing accuracy not adversely affected by silencer fitted > Full weapon function on semi and full auto with silencer fitted > Excellent silencing and long service life of silencers > Unrestricted use of all types of ammunition having a bullet The MP7 A1 safety blank firing attachment together with the blank cartridges are used for realistic firing practicing in the semi and full auto modes. Should a magazine with life rounds inadvertently be loaded into the weapon, the safety blank firing attachment is capable of stopping up to 3 bullets fired. MP7 A1 Silencer Specifications: Weight: Length: Silencer tube Ø: Locking bush Ø: 590 g 222 mm 40 mm 44 mm Special purpose accessories HECKLER & KOCH 11 Rail for tactical accessories In addition to the top sight rail, further Picatinny rails can be fitted to the right or left side of the receiver above the forward grip. This permits the fitting of laser aiming units and target designators. Carrying and handling fixtures For safe and convenient transport of the MP7 A1 on the user, Heckler & Koch has developed several practical carrying concepts and fixtures allowing the weapon to be quickly deployed. Add-on night vision unit with adaptor The MP7 A1 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 > Lightweight and compact high performance calibre > Extremely compact dimensions > Extremely low overall weight > Universally applicable (attack and defence) > Suitable for use with one hand or both hands > Semiautomatic and full automatic fire > Completely ambidextrous operation > Penetration of NATO CRISAT Target (1.6 mm of Titanium and 20 layers of Kevlar) at over 200 meters (“Copper Plated Steel”) > Combination sight (optical/mechanical) > Long MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail > Efficient silencer > Adopted by many NATO and non-NATO police and military services Specifications Dimensions Caliber: 4.6 mm x 30 Overall length Buttstock retracted: 415 mm Buttstock extracted: 638 mm Overall width: 51 mm Overall height with 20 round magazine, without sight: 169.5 mm Barrel length: 180 mm Barrel profile/Twist: Polygonal profile, 6 twist lines, right-hand twist Weights MP7 A1 (without magazine): Magazine, empty (20 rounds): Magazine, empty (30 rounds): Magazine, empty (40 rounds): Other data Muzzle velocity v0: Muzzle energy E0: Rate of fire: approx. 1900 g approx. 100 g approx. 150 g approx. 200 g approx. 710 m/s approx. 500 Joule approx. 950 rounds/minute MP7 A1 Technical Data HECKLER & KOCH 15 Id.-Nr. 978076/V002.02.11 Heckler & Koch . Germany Heckler & Koch . UK Heckler & Koch GmbH NSAF Ltd. P.O. Box 1329 P.O. Box 7151 78722 Oberndorf a. N. Nottingham NG7 2TD Tel.: +49 (0)7423790 Tel.: +44 (0)1159248720 Fax: +49 (0)7423792497 Fax: +44 (0)1159248730 [email protected] [email protected] Heckler & Koch . USA Heckler & Koch . France Heckler & Koch Heckler & Koch France SAS 19980 Highland Vista Drive, Suite #190 7, rue de la Plaine Ashburn, VA 20147 USA 78860 Saint-Nom-La-Breteche Tel.: +1 (0)7034501900 Tel.: +33 (0)161062300 Fax: +1 (0)7034508160 Fax: +33 (0)161062309 [email protected] [email protected] www.heckler-koch.com 7 MP A1 HECKLER & KOCH