Heckler & Koch MP5SD The standard MP5 equipped with an integral noise suppression system.

Able to use standard 9x19mm ammunition and still have maximum sound suppression, the increased weight in the forward section has been found to increase the stability of the weapon when firing on full automatic. Cartridge: 9x19mmP Operation: Delayed Blowback Type of Fire: Selective Rate of Fire: 45/100/800rpm Muzzle Velocity: 285m/s Feed: 30 round box magazine Effective Range: 150m Weight Weapon (Empty): 3.400kg Weight Magazine (Loaded): 0.530kg Weapon Overall Length: 61/78cm Basic Load: 12 magazines (360 rounds) Basic Load Weight: 6.36kg Total Load Weight: 9.76kg

Caliber 9 mm Cartridge type 9 x 19 mm Para Dimensions and weight Total weight (with empty magazine) 2 900 (SD1), 3 200 (SD2), 3 500 (SD3) g Overall length 550 (SD1), 780 (SD2), 780 (SD3) mm Length (with folded butt-stock) 610 (SD3) mm Barrels length 196 mm Fire characteristics Bullets initial speed 285 m/s Rate of fire 800 rpm Practical rate of fire 40 - 120 rpm Magazine capacity 15, 30 rounds Sighting range 100 m Specifications: Caliber: 9mm Cyclic Rate: 800 rpm

Magazine: (1) 30-round Weight: 6.83/7.63 lbs Dimensions: 25.68/31.69" length x 2.36" width x 8.26" height Barrel: 5.73"

Item Numbers: 90014: MP5SD2 SEF trigger group, fixed stock 90050: MP5SD2(NT) Navy trigger group, fixed stock 90025: MP5SD2(2RB) safe, semi, 2-round burst, fixed stock 90015: MP5SD2(3RB) safe, semi, 3-round burst, fixed stock 90016: MP5SD3 SEF trigger group, retractable stock 90060: MP5SD3(NT) Navy trigger group, retractable stock 90026: MP5SD3(2RB) safe, semi, 2-round burst, retractable stock 90017: MP5SD3(3RB) safe, semi, 3-round burst, retractable stock 81304: MP5SD-N Navy group KAC stainless suppressor

In 1974 H&K initiated design work on a sound-suppressed variant of the MP5, designated the MP5SD (SD Schalldmpfer German for "sound suppressor"), which features an integral but detachable aluminium sound suppressor and a lightweight bolt. The weapon's 146 mm (5.7 in) barrel has 30 2.5 mm (0.1 in) ports drilled forward of the chamber through which escaping gases are diverted to the surrounding sealed tubular casing that is screwed on to threading on the barrels external surface just prior to the ported segment. The suppressor itself is divided into two stages; the initial segment surrounding the ported barrel serves as an expansion chamber for the propellant gases, reducing gas pressure to slow down the acceleration of the projectile. The second, decompression stage occupies the remaining length of the suppressor tube and contains a stamped metal helix separator with several compartments which increase the gas volume and decrease its temperature, deflecting the gases as they exit the muzzle, so muffling the exit report. The bullet leaves the muzzle at subsonic velocity, so it does not generate a sonic shock wave in flight. As a result of reducing the barrels length and venting propellant gases into the suppressor, the bullets muzzle velocity was lowered anywhere from 16% to 26% (depending on the ammunition used) while maintaining the weapons automation and reliability. The weapon was designed to be used with standard supersonic ammunition with the suppressor on at all times. The MP5SD is produced exclusively by H&K in several versions: the MP5SD1 and MP5SD4 (both have a receiver end cap instead of a buttstock), MP5SD2 and MP5SD5 (equipped with a fixed synthetic buttstock) and the MP5SD3 and MP5SD6 (fitted with a collapsible metal stock). The MP5SD1, MP5SD2 and MP5SD3 use a standard "SEF" trigger group (from the MP5A2 and MP5A3), while the MP5SD4, MP5SD5 and MP5SD6 a trigger module with a mechanically limited 3-round burst mode and ambidextrous selector controls (from the MP5A4 and MP5A5). A suppressed version was produced for the U.S. Navy - designated the MP5SD-N, which is a version of the MP5SD3 with a retractable metal stock, front sight post with tritium-illuminated dot and a stainless steel suppressor. This model has a modified cocking handle support to account for the slightly larger outside diameter of the suppressor. The design of the suppressor allows the weapon to be fired with water inside, should water enter the device during operation in or near water.