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MKFI · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified
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7.62 Tkiv 85larger figure on 2 of 3
IWI Danlarger figure on 1 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,300 mm (51.2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | 7.62 Tkiv 85 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Finland[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1984–present[source] | — |
| Used by | Finnish Defence Forces (FDF)[source] | — |
| Designed | 1984[source] |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Rate of fire
Single source8–10 rounds/min[source]
Barrel length
Single source737 mm (29.0 in)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | Valmet , FDF Asevarikko 1[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1984–1985[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×53mmR[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt action[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-round magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Zeiss Diavari ZA 1.5–6×42 or Schmidt & Bender 4×36 telescopic sights Simrad KN 250/252 F nightscope[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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