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BSmall arms
At a glance
AK-103larger figure on 0 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
stock extended /
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | AK-103 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Russia[source] | — |
| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Insurgency in the Maghreb (2002–present) Iraq War Libyan Civil War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Saudi–Yemeni border conflict (2015–present) Tigray War Russian invasion of Ukraine War in Amhara Gaza war |
943 mm (37.1 in) stock extended / 705 mm (27.8 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source600 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source715 m/s (2,346 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1993[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Kalashnikov Concern[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Unit cost | Gov. price US$150–160 per unit in 2014[source] | — |
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| Produced | 1994–present[source] | — |
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| No. built | 250,000+[source] | — |
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| Variants | AK-104[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights , with a dove tail side rail for mounting optical and night sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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