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ASmall arms
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Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 0 of 2
Type 90 machine gunlarger figure on 2 of 2
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 | Type 90 machine gun |
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| In service | 2001–present[source] | 2001–present[source] |
| Used by | United States[source] | Taiwan[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 |
1746 mm[source]
Rate of fire
Single source450-635 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source920 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] | .50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm NATO)[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Recoil-operated ; short recoil[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 Night Vision.[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 | — | Heavy Machine Gun[source] |
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| Place of origin | — | Taiwan[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2001[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2001-[source] |
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