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BSmall arms
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A-91larger figure on 0 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source5,56A-91
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | A-91 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | — |
| In service | 1990–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Russian Police, Military Services[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau[source] |
660 mm (26.0 in) 670 mm (26.4 in) (5,56A-91)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
5,56А-91
Single sourceWidth
Single source56 mm (2.2 in) 64 mm (2.5 in) (5,56А-91)[source]
5,56A-91
Single sourceHeight
Single source291 mm (11.5 in) 292 mm (11.5 in) (5,56A-91)[source]
5,56A-91
Single sourceRate of fire
Single source600–800 rounds/min 700 rounds/min (5,56A-91)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source]
| Designed | 1990[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | KBP Instrument Design Bureau[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1991[source] | — |
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| Variants | 5,56 A-91, A-91M[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm 5.45×39mm 5.56×45mm NATO (5,56A-91) 40 mm caseless (grenade launcher)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Calibre | 7.62×39mm , 5.45×39mm , 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .308[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Muzzle velocity | 715 (А-91), 910 (5,56А-91)[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Dioptric sight, Grenade launcher sight[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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