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M134 Minigunlarger 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 source801.6 mm (31.56 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M134 Minigun | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rotary medium machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| In service | 1963–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Vietnam War Third Indochina War United States invasion of Grenada United States invasion of Panama Soviet–Afghan War Falklands War Gulf War Operation Restore Hope War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Iraq War |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Variable
Single sourceVariable, 2,000–6,000 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source2,800 ft/s (853 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 | General Electric[source] | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Designed | 1960[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | General Electric Dillon Aero Garwood Industries Profense[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
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| Produced | 1962–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Design and variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Barrels | — |
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| Action | Electrically driven rotary breech[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | Disintegrating M13 linked belt or linkless feed; dependent on installation (500–5,000-round belt)[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| Sights | Dependent on installation; no fixed 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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