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Howa Type 20larger figure on 0 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
stock collapsed
Single sourcestock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Howa Type 20 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | — |
| In service | 2019–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Harada Toshihiko (Original design) Kei Koyama (Original design) Koji Iwata (Original & current design) Kazuhiro Kuroda (Original & current design)[source] |
780 mm (31 in) (stock collapsed) 850 mm (33 in) (stock extended)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source650–850 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source850m/s[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Designed | 2015[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Howa[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Unit cost | $2,600[source] | — |
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| Produced | 2020–present[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas operated short stroke piston[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 30 round 5.56x45mm STANAG magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights Optical sights can be mounted on rail[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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