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Minebea PM-9larger figure on 0 of 4
Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Rate of fire
Single source1100 RPM[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | Minebea PM-9 | Mk 13 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun Machine pistol[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | — |
| In service | 1999–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | Japan[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Minebea Co.[source] | Accuracy International[source] |
| Unit cost | 440,000 yen (2021)[source] | — |
| Produced | 1990–present[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] |
| Action | Blowback[source] | Bolt action[source] |
| Feed system | 25-round magazine[source] | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] |
| Sights | Iron sights[source] | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] |
| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | — | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] |
| Variants | — | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
| Calibre | — | .308[source] |
| Country of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |