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MKFI · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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BSmall arms
At a glance
KK 62larger 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
Single source1,085 mm (42.7 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | KK 62 | Mk 13 rifle |
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| Type | Light machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Finland[source] | — |
| In service | 1962–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Finnish Defence Forces[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Valmet[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source1,000–1,100 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designed | 1950s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Valmet[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| No. built | 6,500[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , tilting breechblock[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 100-round belt in detachable cloth container[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights[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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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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