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IMBEL IA2larger figure on 0 of 1
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
IA2 5.56 Stock Extended
Single sourceIA2 5.56 Stock Folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | IMBEL IA2 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Carbine[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Brazil[source] | — |
| In service | 2012–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Brazil[source] | United States[source] |
| Designed | 2010–2012[source] | — |
IA2 7.62 Stock Extended
Single sourceIA2 7.62 Stock Folded
Single sourceIA2 5.56 : 850 mm (33 in) (Stock Extended) 600 mm (24 in) (Stock Folded) IA2 7.62 : 800–920 mm (31–36 in) (Stock Extended) 550–670 mm (22–26 in) (Stock Folded)[source]
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
IA2 5.56
Single sourceIA2 7.62
Single source730–890 rounds/min (IA2 5.56) 700 rounds/min (IA2 7.62)[source]
IA2 5.56
Single sourceIA2 7.62
Single sourceIA2 5.56 : 780 m/s (2,600 ft/s) IA2 7.62 : 655 to 685 m/s (2,150 to 2,250 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | IMBEL[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 2012–present[source] | — |
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| No. built | 200,000+[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 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | STANAG magazines (IA2 5.56 mm) 20-round FN FAL -pattern magazines (IA2 7.62 mm)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Rear sight with side adjustment with 2 positions (150 and 300 meters), and various optical sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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