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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3
Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965larger 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 source1207 mm (47.5")[source]
fixed stock
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Pistol Mitralieră model 1963/1965 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1963–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | See Conflicts[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
750 mm (30 in) (fixed stock)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source600 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source670 m/s (2,200 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants |
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Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
See Variants[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 7.62×39mm[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas-operated ( rotating bolt )[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 30-round detachable magazines[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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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | ROMARM[source] |
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| Type | — | Assault rifle[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Socialist Republic of Romania[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1960–1963[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1963–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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