Assault Rifle - 5.56x45mm NATO - Germany - 750 RPM - Closely guarded until its recent introduction, the G36 originated from the German Bundeswehr's "Project 50".  The goal was to maintain HK's classic modular design features while allowing for a cheaper cost of manufacture.  The issue G36 has not one, but TWO, optical devices in the carrying handle.  One is a reflex sight for high speed, close range engagements, while the second is a 3.5x magnification scope for aimed, long range fire. D.E. Watters