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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 2
QJZ-89larger figure on 2 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]
gun only
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | QJZ-89 |
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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 |
with tripod
Single source1,640 mm (64.6 in) (gun only) 2,119 mm (83.4 in) (with tripod)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source450-600 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source820 m/s (2,700 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
12.7×108mm[source] |
| Action | Bolt action[source] | Hybrid recoil- direct gas impingement[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 50-round belt[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sights[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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| Barrels | — |
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| Reported operators | — |
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