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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 2
QJZ-171larger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | QJZ-171 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States[source] | China[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | — |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
12.7×108mm light-weight ammunition[source] |
| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | hybrid short-recoil and advanced primer ignition blowback[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 60 rounds of belts in a container box[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | QMK-171 (5x) daylight optics passive thermal imaging sight[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Norinco[source] |
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| Type | — | Heavy machine gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | China[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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