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S&T Motiv K14larger figure on 1 of 1
STV riflelarger 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
Configuration
| Specification | S&T Motiv K14 | STV rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Assault rifle Submachine gun Personal defense weapon[source] |
| Place of origin | South Korea[source] | Vietnam[source] |
| In service | 2012–present[source] | 2019-present[source] |
| Used by | See Users[source] | Vietnam People's Army Vietnam Customs Vietnam People's Public Security |
w/o sight & magazine
Single sourcew/ sight & empty magazine
Single source5.5 kg (12 lb) (w/o sight & magazine) 7 kg (15 lb) (w/ sight & empty magazine)[source]
STV-380, full magazine
Single sourceSTV-380, with empty magazine
Single sourceBarrel length
Single source609.6 mm (24.00 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700 rounds/min[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source700 m/s (2,300 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | S&T Motiv[source] | Institute of Weaponry Z111 Factory[source] |
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| Designed | 2011–2012[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | S&T Motiv (2012–2021) SNT Motiv (2021–present)[source] | Z111 Factory[source] |
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| Produced | 2012–present[source] | 2019-present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .308 Winchester[source] | 7.62×39mm K56 STL-5.56VN and SHMT-M1: 5.56×45mm NATO[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | Standard: 5-round magazine Optional: 10-round magazine[source] | 30-round box magazine 15 or 20-round box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Schmidt & Bender PM II (2012–2015) Focus Optech SW-3125 (2015–present)[source] | — |
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| Variants | — | See Variants[source] |
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| References | — | Vietnam Defence Industry[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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3.6 kilograms (7.9 lb) (STV-380, with empty magazine) 4.1 kilograms (9.0 lb) (STV-380, full magazine)[source]