The Heckler & Koch G3 (German: Gewehr 3) is a select-fire battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO developed in the 1950s by the German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch, in collaboration with the Spanish state-owned firearms manufacturer CETME. [2] .

In 2015 the Pakistan Army ordered 12 Bell AH-Z Viper attack helicopters, with an option of 3 more to replace its aging AH-1F Cobras. Following cancellation of $300 million military aid to Pakistan by the US government, the helicopters were put into storage at Davis-Monthan AFB , Arizona .

During this visit, some international weapons were also seen which drew attention towards publicized competition for a new generation and conventional rifle for the battle to replace the infantry rifle HK-G3.

Dec 4, 2018 · The majority of Pakistan army is armed with POF G3 A3 variant that features so-called “angular handguard” which I personally find to be way to thick and very uncomfortable. Some of the POF products are currently sold in the US, …

Sep 20, 2016 · The purpose of this page is to compare and contrast HK rifle parts manufactured in Germany with HK rifle parts manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF), with particular attention to fit and finish.

Dec 12, 2023 · Details emerged about the BW20 which showed that it utilized roller-delayed blowback which is the same mechanism used in the Hecker & Koch G3, which is the standard-issue battle rifle of the Pakistan Army (PA) and one of POF’s main current products.

In late 2015 Pakistan announced it would conduct trials to find a new infantry rifle as the country’s army sought to phase out the Heckler & Koch G3. After a few years of testing, the...

The Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is a major firearms and a defence contractor headquartered in Wah Cantt, Punjab, ... BW-20 – 7.62×51 mm calibre new indigenous battle rifle & replacement of HK G3. Currently in testing for pitch for Pakistan Army next-generation rifle requirements. BW-20 has some similarities with the G3 (around 30% ...

Jul 28, 2021 · Pakistan has the license to produce the G3 varieties and the Type 56 (AK-56). They are used for their large bullet size needed for mountain and desert warfare. To get the AR-15 or the M16, Pakistan will need to get license to manufacture the …

Feb 18, 2011 · It’s not Pakistani; POF G3s have ribbed cocking tubes, but as for the furniture, Pakistan Army & Air Force use combination of wood/green/black handguards/stocks; typically mismatched on their G3s. Their G3s and MP5s also use slim or wide handguards.