The H&K G11 is a revolutionary rifle designed for caseless ammunition, featuring a unique hyperburst mode firing 2,000 rounds per minute. Its complex internal mechanism, resembling clockwork, utilizes a rotating drum for cycling. Despite German military certification, the program was canceled post-Cold War. The rifle's advanced design and unique firing modes highlight a significant, albeit unrealized, step in firearm development.
This entry details the experimental FN FAL rifle, focusing on its early development and the factors that influenced its design, particularly the NATO cartridge trials. It highlights the competition with the British EM2 bullpup rifle and the eventual adoption of the 7.62 NATO round, which significantly altered the FAL's capabilities. The information is presented with the authority of Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries.
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