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M85 machine gunlarger figure on 3 of 3
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source54.5 in (1,384.3 mm )[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | M85 machine gun | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Heavy machine gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | — |
| Used by | U.S./ NATO -aligned countries[source] | United States[source] |
| Wars | Gulf War / Operation Desert Storm[source] | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Manufacturer | General Electric |
1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source2,887 ft/s (880.0 m/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.
Accuracy International[source] |
| Variants | See Variants[source] | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | 12.7×99mm NATO (.50 BMG)[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Recoil-operated[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | 400–625 rd/min[source] | — |
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| Feed system | Belt Feed , left or right hand[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
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| In service | — | 2001–present[source] |
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| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
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| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
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| Sights | — | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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