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AK-47larger figure on 0 of 1
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Fixed wooden stock
Single sourcefolding stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | AK-47 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | — |
| In service | 1949–1974 (Soviet Union) 1949–present (other countries)[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
stock folded
Single sourceFixed wooden stock: 880 mm (35 in) 875 mm (34.4 in) (folding stock extended) 645 mm (25.4 in) (stock folded)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
empty early issue
Single sourcelight alloy
Single sourceplastic
Single sourcesteel
Single sourceWithout magazine Magazine
Single sourceWithout magazine: 3.47 kg (7.7 lb) Magazine, empty: 0.43 kg (0.95 lb) (early issue) 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) (steel) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) (plastic) 0.17 kg (0.37 lb) (light alloy)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Bursts / fully automatic
Single sourceCyclic rate Practical rate
Single sourceSemi-automatic
Single sourceCyclic rate: 600 rounds/min Practical rate: Semi-automatic: 40 rounds/min Bursts / fully automatic: 100 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source715 m/s (2,350 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1947 ( 1947 )[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Fabryka Broni Radom , Kalashnikov Concern , Norinco , and Zastava Arms[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1948–present[source] | — |
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| No. built | ~75 million ~100 million Kalashnikov–style rifles[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[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 , long-stroke piston , closed rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-round, 30-round, 50-round detachable box magazine , 40-round, 75-round drum magazines also available[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | 100–800 m adjustable iron sights Sight radius: 378 mm (14.9 in)[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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