The Heckler & Koch G36 (Gewehr 36) is a 5.56×45mm assault rifle, designed in the early 1990s by German company Heckler & Koch as a replacement for the heavier 7.62mm G3 battle rifle. It was accepted into service with the "Bundeswehr" in 1997, replacing the G3. Since then, it has also been a popular export, and the G36 has seen active service in military and police units in several countries, including Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The G36 is gas-operated and feeds from a 30-round detachable box magazine or 100-round C-Mag drum magazine.