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FN FALlarger 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 source1,090 mm (43 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | FN FAL | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Belgium[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1953–present[source] | — |
| Used by | 90+ countries (See Users )[source] | — |
| Wars | See Conflicts[source] | — |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Rate of fire
Single source650–700 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | Dieudonné Saive[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1947–1953[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | FN Herstal IMBEL Fabricaciones Militares Rifle Factory Ishapore[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1953–1988 (FN Herstal) 1953–present (licensed manufacturers)[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| No. built | 7,000,000[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO .280 British[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Short-stroke gas piston , closed tilting breechblock[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine , 50-round drum magazine .[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | ramped aperture rear sight (adjustable from 200 to 600 m/yd in 100 m/yd increments) post front sight[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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