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Heckler & Koch MP7larger figure on 0 of 2
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
stock collapsed
Single sourcestock extended /
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch MP7 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Personal defense weapon Submachine gun[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 2001–present[source] | — |
| Used by | 20+ countries (see Users )[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve Operation Neptune Spear Papua Conflict[source] |
638 mm (25.1 in) stock extended / 415 mm (16.3 in) stock collapsed[source]
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
with 20-round empty magazine (PDW)
Single sourcewith magazine (MP7A1)
Single source1.90 kg (4.2 lb) with 20-round empty magazine (PDW) 2.10 kg (4.63 lb) with magazine (MP7A1)[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] |
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| Produced | 2001–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | HK 4.6×30mm[source] DM31[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , short stroke piston , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-, 30- or 40-round detachable box magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Tritium-illuminated flip-up night sights; handgun and rifle sights (adjustable)[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Magazine capacity | 20, 30, 40 Rounds[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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