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FAMASlarger 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 sourceFAMAS Commando
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FAMAS | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | France[source] | — |
| In service | 1978–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
FAMAS · Length
Single sourceLength
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
F1
Single sourceG2
Single source930 m/s (3,100 ft/s) (F1) 925 m/s (3,030 ft/s) (G2)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | Paul Tellie[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1967–1971[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Unit cost | F1: 1,500 €. G2: 3,000 €[source] | — |
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| Produced | F1: 1975–2000 G2: 1994–2000[source] | — |
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| No. built | F1: 400,000 G2: 10,000-15,000[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] 5,56 mm.[source]FAMAS | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Lever-delayed blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 25-round detachable box magazine (F1) 30-round detachable box magazine ( STANAG ) (G2)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Rear aperture fitted with tritium night inserts, front post[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Magazine capacity | 25 cartouches.[source]FAMAS | — |
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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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