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Howa Type 89larger 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
Rate of fire
Single source750 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Howa Type 89 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Japan[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 1989–present[source] | — |
| Used by | Japan Self-Defense Forces Japan Coast Guard Special Assault Team[source] | — |
| Wars | Iraq War[source] | — |
| Designer | Defense Agency Technical Research and Development Institute[source] | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
| Manufacturer | Howa[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
| Unit cost | ¥ 347,000 (1998) ¥ 325,800 (2005)[source] | $9,000[source] |
| Produced | 1989–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
| Action | short stroke gas piston, rotating bolt.[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
| Feed system | 20/30-round detachable STANAG magazines[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
| Sights | Iron sights ; optical sights can be placed with Weaver or Picatinny railing mount[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |