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BSmall arms
At a glance
AK-63larger figure on 0 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Rate of fire
Single source600 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | AK-63 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Hungarian People's Republic[source] | — |
| In service | 1977–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War Lebanese Civil War Sri Lankan Civil War Somalian Civil War Gulf War Yugoslav Wars Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017)[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designed | 1977[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Fegyver- és Gépgyár[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | 1977–2001[source] | — |
| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Feed system | 10, 20, 30, 40-round box magazines, 75 or 100-round drum magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | Iron sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |