Umarex VFC HK417 AEG 16 inch Recon (Umarex): specs, joules & FPS
Complete specs Umarex AEG (electric)
Umarex VFC HK417 AEG 16 inch Recon (Umarex): 1.27 J, 370 FPS, 3,660 g, 100 rounds. Full specs from the official source, with FPS for every BB weight.
Power
Above Italy's 1 J limit
Italian shops sell versions tuned below 1 J: ask the shop which version they ship.
Energy computed from the velocity with 0.20 g BBs, the standard weight manufacturers and shops use to measure FPS.
For information only, based on the source's data for this version. Not legal advice: always check current local law and the version the shop sells.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Umarex |
|---|---|
| Model | VFC HK417 AEG 16 inch Recon (Umarex) |
| Category | Assault rifles & carbines |
| Power source | AEG (electric) |
| Platform | AR/M4 SERIES |
| Weight | 3,660 g |
| Length | 900 mm |
| Magazine | 100 rounds |
| Gearbox | V2 (standard for this model) |
| Hop-up | Adjustable |
| Battery | 7,4 V LiPo · connector Tamiya mini |
Weighs 3,660 g: heavier than 85% of AEG replicas in the same category in the database (873 with weight).
Similar alternatives
Replicas of the same type and category that stay within the Italian 1 J limit.
| Replica | Energy | FPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novritsch SSR77 A1 AEG | 1 J | 328 | 3,500 g |
| Novritsch SSR77 A2 AEG | 1 J | 328 | 3,400 g |
| Novritsch SSR74 AEG (Long) | 1 J | 328 | 3,360 g |
| Systema PTW Challenge Kit M4-A1 CQBR Evolution (M90 Cylinder) | 0.95 J | 320 | 3,400 g |
| KWA Full Metal KM4 KR5 AEG w/ 5 inch Keymod Handguard | 0.95 J | 320 | 3,040 g |
Velocity with different BB weights
At the same energy, heavier BBs leave the barrel slower. Expected velocity with the most common weights:
| BB weight | FPS | m/s |
|---|---|---|
| 0.20 g | 370 | 113 |
| 0.25 g | 331 | 101 |
| 0.28 g | 313 | 95 |
| 0.30 g | 302 | 92 |
| 0.32 g | 293 | 89 |
| 0.36 g | 276 | 84 |
| 0.40 g | 262 | 80 |
Theoretical calculation at constant energy (1.27 J). Real-world values can differ slightly with hop-up and replica.
Data source
The values on this page come from the product page of the shop redwolfairsoft.com, checked on 2026-11-07. The manufacturer does not publish full specs: values may refer to the version that shop sells.
Shop product page ↗ redwolfairsoft.com
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