Technical Specifications

Type	Personal defense weapon · Submachine gun
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Heckler & Koch
Produced	2001–present
In service	2001–present
Wars	* War in Afghanistan * Iraq War * Operation Inherent Resolve * Operation Neptune Spear * Papua Conflict
Used by	20+ countries (see Users)
Weight	* 1.90 kg with 20-round empty magazine (PDW) * 2.10 kg with magazine (MP7A1)
Length	638 mm stock extended / 415 mm stock collapsed
Barrel length	180 mm
Width	51 mm
Height	169.5 mm
Cartridge	HK 4.6×30mm
Action	Gas-operated, short stroke piston, rotating bolt
Feed	20-, 30- or 40-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle velocity	735 m/s (Fiocchi CPS Black Tip ammunition)
Rate of fire	950 rounds/min
Range	200 m