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BSmall arms
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GAU-19larger figure on 1 of 1
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length · source measurement 1
Single sourceLength · source measurement 2
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | GAU-19 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rotary heavy machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| Used by | See History[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | General Electric[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Manufacturer | Fulcrum Concepts[source] |
53.9 in. (1,369 mm)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Width · source measurement 1
Single sourceWidth · source measurement 2
Single source13.5 in. (343 mm)[source]
Height · source measurement 1
Single sourceHeight · source measurement 2
Single source15 in. (381 mm)[source]
GAU-19/A · source measurement 1
Single sourceGAU-19/A · source measurement 2
Single sourceGAU-19/B · source measurement 3
Single sourceGAU-19/B · source measurement 4
Single sourceGAU-19/A:138 lbs. (63kg) GAU-19/B:106 lbs. (48kg)[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
1,000, 1,300 or
Single source1,000, 1,300 or 2,000 rounds per minute[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source2,910 fps (887 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | GAU-19/A: 1983–present GAU-19/B: 2012–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | 3-barrel or 6-barrel[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
|---|
| Barrels | 3 or 6[source] | — |
|---|
| Action | Electric[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | linkless or M9 linked belt[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[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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| Reported operators |
| — |
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