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At a glance
Measured figures
A2 16.5″ stock extended
Single sourceA2 20″ stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch HK417 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | — |
| In service | 2006–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] |
A2 16.5″: 994 mm (39.1 in) (stock extended) A2 20″: 1,082 mm (42.6 in) (stock extended)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
16.5 in
Single source16 in
Single source20 in
Single sourceA2 20″
Single source750 m/s (2,500 ft/s) (16 in) 775 m/s (2,540 ft/s) (16.5 in) 789 m/s (2,590 ft/s) (20 in) 817 m/s (2,680 ft/s) (A2 20″)[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 | Heckler & Koch[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
|---|
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 2006–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] DM111 A2[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated short-stroke piston , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 10- or 20-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron or optical sights ( Picatinny rail )[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Alternative designation | HK417[source] | — |
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| Magazine capacity | 10, 20 Rounds[source] | — |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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