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FARA 83larger figure on 1 of 5
IWI Danlarger figure on 4 of 5
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Rate of fire
Single source700-800 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | FARA 83 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Argentina[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1984–present[source] | — |
| Used by | Argentine Army[source] | — |
| Designer | Enrique Chichizola[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Designed | 1981[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | FMAP-DM[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
| Produced | 1984-1990[source] | 2014–present[source] |
| No. built | 1193[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
| Action | Gas-operated reloading[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
| Feed system | 30 round detachable box magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
| Sights | Iron sights[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |