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BSmall arms
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FAMAE SAFlarger figure on 0 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
stock extended /
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FAMAE SAF | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Chile[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | FAMAE[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1993[source] |
640 mm (25.2 in) stock extended / 410 mm (16.1 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source1,120–1,280 rounds/min[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 | FAMAE[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1993–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | Mini-SAF[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum .40 S&W[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Blowback , closed bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights[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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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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