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Howa Type 64larger figure on 0 of 5
IWI Danlarger figure on 5 of 5
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source990 mm (39.0 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Howa Type 64 | IWI Dan |
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| Type | Battle rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1964 –present[source] | — |
| Used by | Japan Self-Defense Forces Japan Coast Guard Special Assault Team[source] | — |
| Designer | Iwashita Kenzō ( 岩下 賢蔵 ) Dōgane Giichi ( 銅金 義一 )[source] |
stock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Rate of fire
Single source500 RPM[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Manufacturer | Howa[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Unit cost | ¥ 188,000 (In 1985)[source] | $9,000[source] |
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| Produced | 1964–1988[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| No. built | 230,000[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO (modified load)[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated short-stroke piston with tilting bolt , linear hammer fired[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 20-round detachable box magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Iron sights[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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