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APS underwater riflelarger 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
with stock extended
Single sourcewith stock retracted
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | APS underwater rifle | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Underwater Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | — |
| In service | 1975–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Designer | Vladimir Simonov[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1970s[source] |
840 mm with stock extended 620 mm with stock retracted[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; at depth · source measurement 1
Single sourceEffective; at depth · source measurement 11
Single sourceEffective; at depth · source measurement 3
Single sourceEffective; at depth · source measurement 5
Single sourceEffective; at depth · source measurement 7
Single sourceEffective; at depth · source measurement 9
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range · source measurement 10
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range · source measurement 12
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range · source measurement 2
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range · source measurement 4
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range · source measurement 6
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range · source measurement 8
Single sourceMaximum; in the air
Single source30 m at depth 5 m (98 ft at depth 16 ft) 20 m at depth 20 m (66 ft at depth 66 ft) 11 m at depth 40 m (36 ft at depth 131 ft)[source]
100 m in the air[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
on land
Single source600 rounds per minute (on land)[source]
on land
Single source340–360 meter per second (on land)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Manufacturer | Tula Arms Plant , TsNIITochMash[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1975–present[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.66×39mm MPS with 5.66×120mm steel darts and tracer MPST[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas actuated[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 26-round detachable Magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Used by | — | United States[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Sights | — | 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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