ASmall arms
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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 4 of 4
PSS silent pistollarger figure on 0 of 4
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 | PSS silent pistol |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1983–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | TsNIITochMash[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
165 mm (6.50 in)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source200 m/s (660 ft/s )[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
PSS-2[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 7.62×41 mm SP-4[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Recoil-operated[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 6-round detachable box[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Fixed blade sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Tula Arms Plant[source] |
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| Type | — | Pistol[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Soviet Union[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1979–1983[source] |
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