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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 1 of 1
Star Model Z84larger 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]
Corto/Short with stock extended
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mk 13 rifle | Star Model Z84 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1980s–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | See Users[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Iran–Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Eduardo Iraegui[source] |
Corto/Short with stock retracted
Single sourceLargo/Standard with stock extended
Single sourceLargo/Standard with stock retracted
Single sourceLargo/Standard: 465 mm (18.3 in) with stock retracted 670 mm (26 in) with stock extended Corto/Short: 410 mm (16 in) with stock retracted 615 mm (24.2 in) with stock extended[source]
Mass
Single source5.17 kg (11.4 lbs)[source]
Corto/Short barrel
Single sourceEmpty · source measurement 3
Single sourceEmpty · source measurement 5
Single sourceFull
Single sourceFull 30-round magazine
Single sourceLargo/Standard barrel 25-round magazine
Single sourceCorto/Short barrel: 3.10 kg (6.8 lb) Largo/Standard barrel: 3.15 kg (6.9 lb) 25-round magazine: Empty: 0.22 kg (0.49 lb) Full: 0.532 kg (1.17 lb) 30-round magazine: Empty: 0.24 kg (0.53 lb) Full: 0.607 kg (1.34 lb)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source600 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source400 metres per second (1,300 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] | See Variants[source] |
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| Cartridge | .300 Winchester Magnum[source] | 9×19mm Parabellum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Blowback-operated , open bolt , telescoping bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 25/30-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Diopter-type iron sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Star Bonifacio Echeverria, S.A.[source] |
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| Type | — | Submachine gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Spain[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1984[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1984–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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