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BSmall arms
At a glance
BR18larger 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
Configuration
| Specification | BR18 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Singapore[source] | — |
| Designer | Advanced Material Engineering[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 2012–2014 (Prototypes) 2017 (Preproduction models)[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | ST Engineering (formerly ST Kinetics)[source] | Accuracy International |
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700–900 rounds/min[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Produced | 2018–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants for details[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 | 10-, 20- or 30-round detachable STANAG magazine or SAR-21 magazines[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Any scopes/tactical aiming device compatible with the picatinny railing Built-in iron sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[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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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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