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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
Mk 47 Strikerlarger figure on 1 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Mk 47 Striker |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2006–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
37 inches (940 mm)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Mk 47 Mod 0, Mk 47 Mod 1[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 40×53mm[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Short-recoil[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Belt[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | AN/PAS-13 Heavy Thermal Weapon Sight , by Raytheon[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | General Dynamics - Armament and Technical Products Colt CZ Group[source] |
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| Type | — | Automatic grenade launcher[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2000s[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2006–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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