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Denel Y3 AGLlarger figure on 0 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source844 mm (33.2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Denel Y3 AGL | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | High-velocity Automatic grenade launcher[source] | — |
| Place of origin | South Africa[source] | — |
| Used by | South African National Defence Force[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Aram (Pty.) Ltd. of Pretoria[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1992[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
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Single sourceMaximum cyclic (~7 rounds/second) [can be reduced to
Single sourceMaximum cyclic: 425rds/min (~7 rounds/second) [can be reduced to 360rds/min][source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source242 m/s (794 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Manufacturer | Denel Land Systems[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 2003 [Model № FPM-03][source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 40×53 mm grenade[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Long recoil; open breech[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | R/L Line-fed M16A2 linked 20 round belt, box cased ammunition [with a 55.5mm pitch][source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Optical or electronic [on-board ballistic computer, or 'LobSight'][source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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