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At a glance
Measured figures
collapsed
Single source34.5 in (876.3 mm) collapsed[source]
Howa Type 96 · 約 · Approximate (約)
Cross-checkedConfiguration
| Specification | Barrett REC10 | Howa Type 96 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designated Marksman Rifle[source] | Automatic grenade launcher[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Japan[source] |
| Manufacturer | Barrett Firearms Manufacturing[source] | Howa[source] |
| Action | semi-automatic[source] Direct impingement; semi-automatic[source] |
Length
Cross-checkedMaximum; Maximum firing range
Single source1500 m[source]
Rate of fire
Single source250-350 rpm[source]
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Blow forward[source] |
| In service | — | 1996–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | Japan[source] |
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| Designer | — | Howa[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1996–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | — | 40×56mm[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 50-grenades belt[source] |
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| Sights | — | Ladder[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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