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FAMASlarger figure on 0 of 2
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single sourceFAMAS Commando
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FAMAS | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Bullpup assault rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | France[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1978–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] | — |
FAMAS · Length
Single sourceLength
Single sourcestock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
F1
Single sourceFAMAS · Mass · Masse en ordre de combat
Single sourceG2
Single source3.61 kg (7.96 lb) (F1) 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) (G2)[source]
4,2 kg.[source]FAMAS · Masse en ordre de combat
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer |
|---|
Paul Tellie[source] |
Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Designed | 1967–1971[source] | — |
|---|
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
|---|
| Unit cost | F1: 1,500 €. G2: 3,000 €[source] | $9,000[source] |
|---|
| Produced | F1: 1975–2000 G2: 1994–2000[source] | 2014–present[source] |
|---|
| No. built | F1: 400,000 G2: 10,000-15,000[source] | — |
|---|
| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
|---|
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] 5,56 mm.[source]FAMAS | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
|---|
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
|---|
| Feed system | 25-round detachable box magazine (F1) 30-round detachable box magazine ( STANAG ) (G2)[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
|---|
| Sights | Rear aperture fitted with tritium night inserts, front post[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
|---|
| Magazine capacity | 25 cartouches.[source]FAMAS | — |
|---|
| Reported operators |
| — |
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