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CETME Amelilarger figure on 0 of 3
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.
Measured figures
Length
Single source970 mm (38.2 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | CETME Ameli | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Spain[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1982–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | Mexican drug war[source] | — |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Rate of fire
Single source800–1,200 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | CETME[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1974–1981[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Santa Bárbara Sistemas[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1982–2013[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Roller-delayed blowback[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 100 or 200-round disintegrating M27 ammunition belt[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Rear aperture sight and front post 340 mm (13.4 in) sight radius[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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