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Automatkarbin 5larger 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
Ak 5(B) stock extended
Single sourceAk 5(B) stock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Automatkarbin 5 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Carbine (AK5D)[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Sweden[source] | — |
| In service | 1986–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Kosovo War War in Afghanistan Chadian Civil War (2005-2010) Operation Artemis War in Mali[source] |
Ak 5C stock extended
Single sourceAk 5C stock folded
Single sourceAk 5(B) 1,010 mm (39.8 in) (stock extended) Ak 5(B) 750 mm (29.5 in) (stock folded) Ak 5C 852 mm (33.5 in) – 914 mm (36.0 in) (stock extended) Ak 5C 667 mm (26.3 in) (stock folded)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Mass
Single source30-round plastic magazine empty
Single source30-round steel magazine empty
Single sourceAk 5B loaded
Single sourceAk 5C empty
Single sourceAk 5C loaded
Single sourceAk 5 empty Ak 5B empty
Single sourceAk 5 loaded
Single sourceAk 5 empty 3.9 kg (8.60 lb) Ak 5B empty 4.8 kg (10.58 lb) Ak 5C empty 4.0 kg (8.82 lb) Ak 5 loaded 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) Ak 5B loaded 5.4 kg (11.90 lb) Ak 5C loaded 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) 30-round steel magazine empty: 0.17 kg (0.37 lb) 30-round plastic magazine empty: 0.10 kg (0.22 lb)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source650–700 RPM[source]
Ak 5(B)
Single sourceAk 5C
Single sourceAk 5(B) 930 m/s (3,051 ft/s) Ak 5C 870 m/s (2,854 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] |
| Designed | 1982[source] | — |
|---|
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal Carl Gustafs stads gevärsfaktori[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 1986–present[source] | — |
|---|
| No. built | 200,000[source] | — |
|---|
| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[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 STANAG magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Rear flip aperture, front post iron sights 513 mm (20.2 in) sight radius (standard rifle) optical sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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