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Heckler & Koch G3larger 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 source1,025 mm (40.4 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch G3 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Battle rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | West Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1959–present[source] | — |
| Used by | 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]
with inserted magazine
Single source220 mm (8.7 in) with inserted magazine[source]
G3A3
Single sourceG3A4
Single source4.38 kg (9.66 lb) (G3A3) 4.7 kg (10 lb) (G3A4)[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version
Rate of fire
Single source500–600 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Designer | CETME Mauser Heckler & Koch[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1950s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch (original) Rheinmetall MIC SEDENA Kongsberg Gruppen Pakistan Ordnance Factories and others[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1958–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| No. built | 8,000,000[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Roller-delayed blowback[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 5-, 10-, 20-, 30-, or 40-round detachable box, and 50-round and 100-round drum magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Rear: rotary diopter; front: hooded post[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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