ASmall arms
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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
Sumitomo Type 62larger figure on 1 of 3
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 | Sumitomo Type 62 |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | February 15, 1962 –present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | Japan[source] |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | Cold War Iraq War[source] |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | Masaya Kawamura[source] |
1,200 mm (47.2 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source650 RPM[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] | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] |
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| Calibre | .308[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Gas-operated[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | Belt-fed[source] |
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| Sights | Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope[source] | Iron sights[source] |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Accuracy International[source] | Sumitomo Heavy Industries[source] |
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| Type | — | General purpose machine gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Japan[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1954[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | ¥ 2,000,000 (c. 1985)[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1962–present[source] |
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