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Afanasev A-12.7larger figure on 3 of 4
IWI Danlarger figure on 1 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,423 mm (4 ft 8 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Afanasev A-12.7 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single-barrel aircraft machine gun[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | Israel[source] |
| Used by | Soviet Union , Russia[source] | — |
| Designer | Nikolay M. Afanasev[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
Caliber
Single source12.7 mm (0.50 in)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source800–1,100 rpm[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designed |
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1949–1953[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Tulamashzavod Tula Izhmash Izhevsk Kovrov KMZ[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1953–1983[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | 12.7×108mm[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Barrels | — |
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| Action | Gas operation[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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| Feed system | — | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | — | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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