The G28 Compact variant reduces the barrel to 14.5 inches for vehicle-borne special operations and close-terrain use. The short barrel reduces muzzle velocity by approximately 200 fps compared to the 16.5-inch, but the G28's match trigger and chassis precision remain intact. Optimized for use with a sound suppressor that partially compensates for the shorter barrel's velocity loss. Used by European SOF units that operate in urban and vehicular environments. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x51mm Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 2015, Germany Weight: 181 oz Overall length: 32.5" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: military, cqb, dmr