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Franchi LF-57larger 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 source) butt extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Franchi LF-57 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Italy[source] | — |
| In service | 1962–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Congo Crisis Portuguese Colonial War Nigerian Civil War[source] |
butt folded
Single source419 mm (16.50 in) butt folded, 686 mm (27 in.) butt extended[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source500 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source365 m/s (1200 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 | Luigi Franchi[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Franchi[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1956 or 1957-c.1980[source] | — |
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| Variants | LF-62[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Calibre | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | .308[source] |
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| Action | Blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20 or 40-round 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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| Cartridge | — | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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