H&K G11: The Rare Caseless Assault Rifle That Never Was
Royal Armouries
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1h 16m
In this episode of #WhatisthisWeapon?, Jonathan takes a deep dive into one of the most ambitious, futuristic rifles ever conceived: the Heckler & Koch G11.
Designed with caseless ammunition and a high rate of fire, the G11 looked like something out of a science fiction movie, but it never made it to the battlefield.
This episode is also in collaboration with World of Guns, where you can get your digital hands on this intricate firearm and truly understand the details of space magic...
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