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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
S&T Motiv K16larger figure on 0 of 1
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]
extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | S&T Motiv K16 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2021–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | S&T Motiv[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7 |
retracted
Single source1,256 mm (49.4 in) (extended) 1,196 mm (47.1 in) (retracted)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1,300 meters (1,421 yd)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source650–950 rounds/min[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] | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Disintegrating M13 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] | SNT Motiv[source] |
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| Type | — | General purpose machine gun (K16 & K16D) Coaxial machine gun (K16E)[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | South Korea[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2010–2012[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2021–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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