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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 2
RPL-20larger figure on 1 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 | RPL-20 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2025-present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Kalashnikov Concern[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
1,085–1,145 mm (42.7–45.1 in)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source800 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
See Variants[source] |
| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 5.45×39mm 7.62×39mm (RPL-7)[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas operated , rotating bolt , open bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 100-, 200-round pouch of non-disintegrating belt[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Концерн Калашников[source] |
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| Type | — | Light machine gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Russia[source] |
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| Designed | — | August 2020 (prototype unveiled)[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2025[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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