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Heckler & Koch GMGlarger figure on 1 of 4
IWI Danlarger figure on 3 of 4
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[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch GMG | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Automatic grenade launcher[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1990s–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
without ammunition box
Single source226 mm (without ammunition box)[source]
Gun
Single sourcesoftmount
Single sourcetripod and
Single source28.8 kg Gun, 10.7 kg tripod and 8 kg softmount.[source]
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.
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| Designed | 1992–1995[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1996–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Variants | GMW[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 40x53 mm[source] DM138[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | API Blowback[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 32-round disintegrating, closed-link belt[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Reflex sight and back-up leaf sight[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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