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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 2 of 3
T75 light machine gunlarger 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 | T75 light machine gun |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 1992–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Accuracy International / Remington Arms[source] | 205th Armory[source] |
| Variants | Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7[source] |
1110 mm[source]
Barrel length
Single source673 mm (26.5")[source]
Rate of fire
Single source600-900 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source900–950 m/s[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] | 5.56×45 mm NATO[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | gas-operated[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine (MOD 5)[source] | 200-round disintegrating belts 30-round STANAG magazines[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] | 205th Armory[source] |
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| Type | — | Light machine gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Taiwan[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1983-1985[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1987-[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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