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Heckler & Koch Mark 23larger 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
without suppressor
Single sourcewith suppressor
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch Mark 23 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1996–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Designed | 1990s[source] |
245.11 mm (9.65 in), without suppressor 421 mm (16.5 in), with suppressor[source]
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Empty
Single sourceLoaded
Single sourceloaded, with suppressor and LAM
Single source1.2 kg (2.43 lb), empty 1.47 kg (3.2 lb), loaded 2.29 kg (5.0 lb), loaded, with suppressor and LAM[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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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 1991 – July 2010 (Military version only) 1991-present (Civilian version)[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Variants | Mk 23 MOD 0 (military markets) Mark 23/MARK 23 (civilian and law enforcement markets)[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | .45 ACP Can also fire .45 Super using factory parts and no modifications[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Short recoil , DA/SA , Modified Browning Action, Linkless. SA pull 4.85 lbs. (2.20 kg) and DA pull 12.13 lbs. (5.50 kg)[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic[source] | — |
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| Feed system | Detachable box magazine ; capacities: 10 rounds ( restricted ) 12 rounds ( standard ) 17 rounds ( extended ) 20 rounds ( extended ) 24 rounds ( extended )[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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| Sights | — | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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