Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
| Mk 14 EBR | |
|---|---|
Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle | |
| Type | Designated marksman rifle Chassis base variant of M14 Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2002–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Iraq War Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) 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, Mod 1)
22 in (558.8 mm) (Mod 2, 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 |
The Mk 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR) is an American military designated marksman rifle and a modernized/tactical chassis-based variant of the select-fire M14 battle rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge, which is 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.