ASmall arms
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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
SA80larger 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]
L85A2
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | SA80 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1985–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | See Conflicts[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | — |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7 |
785 millimetres (30.9 in) (L85A2)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source610–775 rpm[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source930–940 m/s (3,100–3,100 ft/s)[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] | 5.56×45mm 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] | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine, 30-round detachable polymer Magpul EMAG, 60-round casket magazine 20-round detachable magazine (carbine)[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Telescopic SUSAT , ACOG and ELCAN LDS scopes, aperture iron sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Royal Small Arms Factory Royal Ordnance[source] |
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| Type | — | Bullpup assault rifle (L85) Light support weapon (L86 LSW) Carbine (L22)[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | United Kingdom[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1970s–1980s[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | £1,300 (2015)[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1985–1994[source] |
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| No. built | — | Approx. 350,000 (L85, L86) Approx. 21,700 (L98)[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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