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Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single sourceRifle stock extended /
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FN FNC | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Belgium[source] | — |
| In service | 1979–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Aceh Insurgency Sri Lankan Civil War The Troubles Tuareg rebellion (1990–1995) Somali Civil War War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Conflict in the Niger Delta 2007 Lebanon conflict Libyan Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War[source] |
stock folded
Single sourcestock folded Carbine stock extended /
Single sourceRifle: 997 mm (39.3 in) stock extended / 766 mm (30.2 in) stock folded Carbine: 911 mm (35.9 in) stock extended / 667 mm (26.3 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
stock extended
Single sourcestock folded
Single source70 mm (2.8 in) stock extended 75 mm (3.0 in) stock folded[source]
Approx
Single sourceApprox. 700 rounds/min[source]
M193
Single sourceSS109
Single sourceM193: 965 m/s (3,166 ft/s) SS109: 925 m/s (3,034.8 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | FN Herstal[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1975–1977[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | FN Herstal Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori PT Pindad[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1979–2004[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] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated long-stroke piston , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG box magazine (standard issue) or other STANAG magazines[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Rear flip aperture, front post 513 mm (20.2 in) sight radius (standard rifle)[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[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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