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BSmall arms
At a glance
Howa Type 64larger figure on 0 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Rate of fire
Single source500 RPM[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source700 m/s[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Howa Type 64 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | — |
| In service | 1964 –present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Japan Self-Defense Forces Japan Coast Guard Special Assault Team[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Iwashita Kenzō ( 岩下 賢蔵 ) Dōgane Giichi ( 銅金 義一 )[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Manufacturer | Howa[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Unit cost | ¥ 188,000 (In 1985)[source] | — |
| Produced | 1964–1988[source] | — |
| No. built | 230,000[source] | — |
| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (modified load)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | Gas-operated short-stroke piston with tilting bolt , linear hammer fired[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | Iron sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |