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Heckler & Koch GMGlarger figure on 1 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
without ammunition box
Single source226 mm (without ammunition box)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source241 m/s[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch GMG | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | — |
| In service | 1990s–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designed | 1992–1995[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Produced | 1996–present[source] | — |
| Variants | GMW[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Cartridge | 40x53 mm[source] DM138[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | API Blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Feed system | 32-round disintegrating, closed-link belt[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | Reflex sight and back-up leaf sight[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |