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Howa Type 89larger 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
Length
Single sourceHowa Type 89-F
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Howa Type 89 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Assault rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | — |
| In service | 1989–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Japan Self-Defense Forces Japan Coast Guard Special Assault Team[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Iraq War[source] |
916 mm (36.1 in), (670 mm (26.4 in) Howa Type 89-F)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source750 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source920 m/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 | Defense Agency Technical Research and Development Institute[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Howa[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Unit cost | ¥ 347,000 (1998) ¥ 325,800 (2005)[source] | — |
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| Produced | 1989–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] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | short stroke gas piston, rotating bolt.[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20/30-round detachable STANAG magazines[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights ; optical sights can be placed with Weaver or Picatinny railing mount[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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