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AK-47larger figure on 0 of 3
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stock folded
Single sourceFixed wooden stock
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | AK-47 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1949–1974 (Soviet Union) 1949–present (other countries)[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] | — |
IWI Danlarger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
folding stock extended
Single sourceFixed wooden stock: 880 mm (35 in) 875 mm (34.4 in) (folding stock extended) 645 mm (25.4 in) (stock folded)[source]
stock folded
Single sourceLength
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
empty early issue
Single sourcelight alloy
Single sourceplastic
Single sourcesteel
Single sourceWithout magazine Magazine
Single sourceWithout magazine: 3.47 kg (7.7 lb) Magazine, empty: 0.43 kg (0.95 lb) (early issue) 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) (steel) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) (plastic) 0.17 kg (0.37 lb) (light alloy)[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version
Bursts / fully automatic
Single sourceCyclic rate Practical rate
Single sourceSemi-automatic
Single sourceCyclic rate: 600 rounds/min Practical rate: Semi-automatic: 40 rounds/min Bursts / fully automatic: 100 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | Mikhail Kalashnikov[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1947 ( 1947 )[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Fabryka Broni Radom , Kalashnikov Concern , Norinco , and Zastava Arms[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1948–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| No. built | ~75 million ~100 million Kalashnikov–style rifles[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×39mm[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , long-stroke piston , closed rotating bolt[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-round, 30-round, 50-round detachable box magazine , 40-round, 75-round drum magazines also available[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | 100–800 m adjustable iron sights Sight radius: 378 mm (14.9 in)[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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