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Heckler & Koch PSG1larger figure on 1 of 5
IWI Danlarger figure on 4 of 5
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source1,230 mm (48.4 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Heckler & Koch PSG1 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | West Germany[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1972–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Users[source] | — |
| Wars | Lebanese Civil War War in Iraq (2013–2017) Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Russian invasion of Ukraine |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
with telescopic sight
Single source258 mm (10.2 in) with telescopic sight[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 | 1968[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch SEDENA (licensed)[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 1972–2014[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| Variants | PSG1A1 MSG90[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 or 20-round detachable box magazine . 50 round drum also compatible.[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Hensoldt ZF 6×42 PSG1 telescopic sight with illuminated reticle[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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