Thursday, September 15, 2011

MK14 EBR


Type Battle rifle, designated marksman rifle
Place of origin  United States
In service 2004–Present
Used by United States
Wars Iraq War, War in Afghanistan
Designer Mike Rock and Jim Ribordy (Original)
Smith Enterprises Inc. (Current)
Designed 2001
Manufacturer Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division
Smith Enterprises (Supplying parts)
Sage International (For the stock)

Weight 11.24 lb (5.1 kg)
Length 35 in (889 mm)
Barrel length 18 in (457 mm)

Cartridge 7.62x51mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700–750 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 853 m/s (2,800 ft/s)
Effective range 500 m (547 yd)
800+ m (875 yd) (with optics)
Feed system 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine
Sights Modified M14 iron sights, normally used with a magnifying scope.


The United States Navy Mark 14 Enhanced Battle rifle (EBR) is an American selective fire military rifle chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. It is a variant of the M14 battle rifle and was originally built for use with units of the United States Naval Special Warfare Command, such as the United States Navy SEALs. The EBRs are made with the intention of carrying out both designated marksman and CQB roles in combat. Since 2010, the U.S. Army has made available two M14EBR-RI rifles per infantry squad for units deploying to Afghanistan. The M14EBR-RI has a standard weight 22.0" barrel and lugged GI flash hider, it is not to be confused with the MK14 Mod 0 or Mod 1.
Several configurations are allowed on the Mark 14 Mod 0 rifle, among them include the attachment of the AN/PVS-4 night vision scope. Others had included the capability of adding two different scopes/sights on the Picatinny rails, for more precision or zoom level.

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