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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
QJY-88larger figure on 0 of 2
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]
Heavy mode
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | QJY-88 |
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| Crew | — | 2: gunner and ammunition feeder[source] |
| In service | 2001–present[source] | Late 1990s[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | China North Industries Corporation |
Light mode
Single sourceLight mode:1,151 mm (45.3 in), Heavy mode:1,321 mm (52.0 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single sourcesustained fire
Single source650–700 rounds/min, 300 rounds/min (sustained fire)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source895 m/s (2,940 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | Light mode/Heavy mode[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 5.8×42mm DBP87 "Heavy rounds"[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | gas-operated[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Belt, 100 & 200 round cartridge case[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sight[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | China North Industries Corporation[source] |
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| Type | — | Light machine gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | People's Republic of China[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1989[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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