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Denel Y3 AGLlarger 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
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Single sourceMaximum cyclic (~7 rounds/second) [can be reduced to
Single sourceMaximum cyclic: 425rds/min (~7 rounds/second) [can be reduced to 360rds/min][source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Denel Y3 AGL | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High-velocity Automatic grenade launcher[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | South Africa[source] | Israel[source] |
| Used by | South African National Defence Force[source] | — |
| Designer | Aram (Pty.) Ltd. of Pretoria[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Designed | 1992[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Denel Land Systems[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
| Produced | 2003 [Model № FPM-03][source] | 2014–present[source] |
| Cartridge | 40×53 mm grenade[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
| Action | Long recoil; open breech[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
| Feed system | R/L Line-fed M16A2 linked 20 round belt, box cased ammunition [with a 55.5mm pitch][source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
| Sights | Optical or electronic [on-board ballistic computer, or 'LobSight'][source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |