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Automatkarbin 4larger figure on 0 of 5
IWI Danlarger figure on 5 of 5
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,045 mm (41.1 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Automatkarbin 4 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Sweden West Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1964–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan[source] |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
with inserted magazine
Single source220 mm (8.7 in) with inserted magazine[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single sourceEffective; sight adjustments
Single sourceEffective; with optics
Single sourceMaximum; Maximum firing range
Single source500 metres (547 yd) 200–500 metres (219–547 yd) sight adjustments 100–600 metres (109–656 yd) with optics[source]
3,700 metres (4,046 yd)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
Rate of fire
Single source500–600 rounds/min[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 | Heckler & Koch[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1950s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Vapenfabrik Carl Gustafs stads gevärsfaktori[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1965–1985[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Roller-delayed blowback[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine.[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Rear: rotary diopter; front: hooded post[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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