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AGS-17larger figure on 2 of 4
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source840 mm[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | AGS-17 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1970–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | Soviet–Afghan War South African Border War Gulf War Somali Civil War First Chechen War Cenepa War Second Chechen War War in Afghanistan Iraq War Ivorian Civil Wars Sudanese conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile Syrian Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Russo-Ukrainian War Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) Second Nagorno-Karabakh War Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Designer | KB Tochmash[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1967[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Molot Plant[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1967[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Variants | AG-17A helicopter-mounted version[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 30×29mm grenade[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Blowback[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | 400 round/min[source] | — |
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| Feed system | 29 grenades belt[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Adjustable iron sights , optional mount required for optical sights[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Former operator · Afghanistan | Afghanistan[source] | — |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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