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BSmall arms
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FARA 83larger figure on 0 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,000 mm (39.4 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FARA 83 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Argentina[source] | — |
| In service | 1984–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Argentine Army[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Enrique Chichizola[source] |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700-800 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source980 m/s (3,215 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 1981[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | FMAP-DM[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1984-1990[source] | — |
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| No. built | 1193[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated reloading[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 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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| 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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