Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
The Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) is an American military selective fire battle rifle, and a designated marksman rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It is a variant of the M14 battle rifle and was originally built for use with units of United States Special Operations Command, such as the United States Navy SEALs, Delta Force, and task specific Green Berets ODA teams/units.
| Mk 14 EBR | |
|---|---|
Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle "Rock Island", used by the U.S. Army | |
| Type | Battle rifle Designated marksman rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2002–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Syrian Civil War Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017) Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mike Rock and Jim Ribordy (Original) Smith Enterprise, Inc. (Current) |
| Designed | 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division Smith Enterprise Inc. Sage International |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 11.24 lb (5.1 kg) |
| Length | 35 in (889 mm) |
| Barrel length | 18 in (457 mm) (Mod 0)
22 in (558.8 mm) (Mod 1) (EBR-RI) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700–750 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 853 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 700 m (770 yd) |
| Feed system | 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Modified M14 iron sights, normally used with a magnifying scope |
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