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The Heckler & Koch MG36

Background

  • The Heckler & Koch G36 is an assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, developed by Heckler & Koch as a replacement for the aging G3 battle rifle after the cancelation of the astronomically expensive G11 program in 1990. The MG variant differs only slightly from the standard versions, with a heavier barrel for better performance in sustained fire roles, different optics, and a bipod for increased stability while firing prone. Despite some major problems with overheating, the rifle has been very successful and is currently used by many military and law enforcement groups around the world. Most notably, it serves as the standard service rifle of the German and Spanish Armed Forces. Learn more about the MG36 here.

Strategies

Using

  • The MG36 has the slowdown and recoil of an assault rifle, making it a very maneuverable weapon. That and its high obstacle multiplier make it a very effective counter-sniper weapon.
  • The MG36 has poor moving accuracy, so try to close range with your opponents before you open up.
  • The MG36 will easily trump lower-tier ARs such as the AUG and AK-47 with its higher obstacle multiplier and magazine capacity. But watch out for high-tier ARs such as the M16A4 and MCX SPEAR as they have much higher damage and accuracy.

Countering

  • Hide behind indestructible cover such as shipping containers, to mitigate its counter obstacle power.
  • Engage the user at longer range with a DMR or sniper.
  • Go close range with a high DPS SMG or a shotgun.

Obtaining

The MG36 is most easily found in special loot such as AEGIS and Flint Crates. It can also be rarely found from Regular Crates or as ground loot.

Trivia

  • The "MG" in "MG36" stands for "Maschinengewehr" which means "machine gun".
  • The G36 rifle is currently being replaced by the M416 in the German Army because it suffers from accuracy problems at high temperatures.
  • Stock G36 rifles cannot accept stantag magazines, so the in-game variant has an aftermarket magazine well for its forty-round stantag.

History

MG36

Loot
Fire Mode
Auto
Ammo Type
Ammo icon for 556mm
Capacity
40
Reload
40 in 2.75s
Firing Delay
75ms
Switch Delay
400ms
Speed Multiplier
x0.92
Recoil Speed Multiplier
x0.75
Recoil Duration
140ms
Spread
3.5°
Move Spread
8° (+4.50°)

Ballistics

Damage
11
Bullet Speed
0.28
Range
160
Obstacle Damage
x2
Max. DPS
146.67
Max. Obstacle DPS
293.33

Shotgun Stats

Bullet Count
1
Jitter Radius
0
Total Damage
11

Sounds

Fire

Switch

Reload

Advanced Stats

Internal ID
mg36

MG36