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BSmall arms
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Howa Type 96larger figure on 1 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Cross-checkedHowa Type 96 · 約 · Approximate (約)
Cross-checkedConfiguration
| Specification | Howa Type 96 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | — |
| In service | 1996–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Japan[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Howa[source] |
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source250-350 rpm[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] |
| Manufacturer | Howa[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1996–present[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 40×56mm[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Blow forward[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 50-grenades belt[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Ladder[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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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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