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Measured figures
Fully extended · source measurement 1
Single sourceFully extended · source measurement 4
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FN EVOLYS | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Light machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Belgium[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | FN Herstal[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | 2021–present[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
Fully retracted · source measurement 2
Single sourceFully retracted · source measurement 5
Single sourceFully extended: 950mm (37.40") Fully retracted: 850mm (33.46") (5.56 mm) Fully extended: 1,025mm (40.35") Fully retracted: 925mm (36.42") (7.62 mm)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Width · source measurement 1
Single sourceWidth · source measurement 2
Single sourceWidth · source measurement 3
Single sourceWidth · source measurement 4
Single source133 mm (5.56 mm) 135 mm (7.62 mm)[source]
Barrel length · source measurement 1
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 2
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 3
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 4
Single source355mm (14") (5.56 mm) 406mm (16") (7.62 mm)[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Cyclic rate
Single sourceCyclic rate: 750 RPM[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Action | Gas operated short-stroke piston , open bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 100 or 200 round ammunition belt (5.56 mm) 50 round ammunition belt (7.62 mm)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | United States[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[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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| Sights | — | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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