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CETME Amelilarger figure on 1 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source970 mm (38.2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | CETME Ameli | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Spain[source] | — |
| In service | 1982–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Mexican drug war[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source800–1,200 rounds/min[source]
SS109 cartridge
Single source875 m/s (2,871 ft/s) (SS109 cartridge)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | CETME[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1974–1981[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1982–2013[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Roller-delayed blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 100 or 200-round disintegrating M27 ammunition belt[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Rear aperture sight and front post 340 mm (13.4 in) sight radius[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[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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