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Heckler & Koch MG4larger figure on 2 of 4
Measured figures
stock folded
Single sourcestock extended /
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch MG4 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 2005–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2014–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Saudi–Yemeni border conflict (2015–present)[source] |
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 4
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock extended / 830 mm (32.7 in) stock folded[source]
stock folded
Single sourceLength
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[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 | Heckler & Koch[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Designed | 1990s[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 2001–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] DM11[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | M27 linked disintegrating belt[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights ; MIL-STD-1913 rail provided for optics, German Army models are equipped with telescopic sights with 3× magnification.[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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