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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 2
QLZ-87larger 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]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | QLZ-87 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Chadian Civil War (2005–2010) Sudanese conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile Somali Civil War Boko Haram insurgency Syrian Civil War Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017)[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Xianfeng Machinery[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
38 in (970 mm)[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source480 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source190 m/s (620 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 35×32mmSR grenade[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Air cooling , gas-operated ( direct impingement )[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 6- or 15-round drum magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sights 3x magnification optic Optic mounting rail for night vision or thermal 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 | — | Grenade launcher[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | China[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1982[source] |
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| Produced | — | Late 1980s – present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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