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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
PB (pistol)larger figure on 0 of 1
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]
without suppressor
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | PB (pistol) |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1967–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | KGB / FSB Soviet Army reconnaissance Russian Airborne Forces (VDV)[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | A.A. Deryagin[source] |
| Variants |
with suppressor
Single source308 mm (12.1 in) (with suppressor) 170 mm (6.7 in) (without suppressor)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source290 m/s (950 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 9×18mm Makarov[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Simple blowback , DA/SA[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 8-round detachable box magazine ( Makarov pistol )[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Open iron sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (1967–2013) Kalashnikov Concern (2013–present)[source] |
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| Type | — | Integrally suppressed semi-automatic pistol[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Soviet Union[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1967–present[source] |
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| Rate of fire | — | 30 rounds/minute[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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