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CPL DICK S. KOTECKI, USMC · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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Beretta M12larger 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 stock
Single sourceFolding stock stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Beretta M12 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | — |
| In service | 1961–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Vietnam War The Troubles Basque conflict Operation Marajoara Afghanistan wars Lebanese Civil War Iran–Iraq War Libyan Civil War[source] |
stock folded
Single sourceFixed stock: 660 mm (26.0 in) Folding stock: 645 mm (25.4 in) stock extended 418 mm (16.5 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
M12S2
Single sourceM12S · source measurement 2
Single sourceM12S · source measurement 5
Single sourceMetal stock M12
Single sourceWood stock M12
Single sourceMetal stock: 3.0 kg (6.61 lb) (M12) 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) (M12S) 3.480 kg (7.67 lb) (M12S2) Wood stock: 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) (M12) 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) (M12S)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source550 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source380 m/s (1,247 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] |
| Designer | Beretta[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1950–1959[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Beretta , Taurus , Defence Industries Corporation, MAS , PT Pindad[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1959–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-, 32-, or 40-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Two-position flip rear aperture, shrouded front post 285 mm (11.2 in) sight radius[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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