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BSmall arms
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Heckler & Koch MG4larger figure on 1 of 2
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
stock extended /
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch MG4 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | — |
| In service | 2005–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Saudi–Yemeni border conflict (2015–present)[source] |
1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock extended / 830 mm (32.7 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source920 m/s (3,018 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 | Heckler & Koch[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1990s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 2001–present[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] DM11[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | M27 linked disintegrating belt[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights ; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics, German Army models are equipped with telescopic sights with 3× magnification.[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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