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IWI Galil ACElarger 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
Configuration
| Specification | IWI Galil ACE | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Battle rifle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | — |
| In service | 2008–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Colombian conflict Mexican drug war[source] |
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source620–880 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source600 to 915 m/s (1,970 to 3,000 ft/s)[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[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 | Israel Military Industries[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries (Formerly Israel Military Industries) Also produced under license by: FAMAE (Chile) Indumil ( Colombia ) RPC Fort ( Ukraine ) Z111 Factory ( Vietnam )[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 2008–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×39mm 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 | Detachable box magazines 35-, 50-round Galil magazines STANAG magazines AKM magazines (ACE 31, ACE 32) 25-round 7.62mm Galil magazines (ACE 52, ACE 53) SR-25 pattern magazines (ACE-N 52) AK-74 magazines (IWI US Galil ACE 5.45×39mm)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Tritium front post and rear diopter iron sights , or Picatinny rail for various optical sights[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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| Reported operators |
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