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IMBEL IA2larger figure on 0 of 1
IWI Danlarger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
IA2 5.56 Stock Extended
Single sourceIA2 5.56 Stock Folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | IMBEL IA2 | IWI Dan |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Carbine[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Brazil[source] | Israel[source] |
| In service | 2012–present[source] | — |
| Used by | Brazil[source] | — |
| Designed | 2010–2012[source] | — |
IA2 7.62 Stock Extended
Single sourceIA2 7.62 Stock Folded
Single sourceIA2 5.56 : 850 mm (33 in) (Stock Extended) 600 mm (24 in) (Stock Folded) IA2 7.62 : 800–920 mm (31–36 in) (Stock Extended) 550–670 mm (22–26 in) (Stock Folded)[source]
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single source1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
IA2 5.56
Single sourceIA2 7.62 empty
Single sourceIA2 5.56 : 3.38 kg (7.5 lb ) IA2 7.62 : 3.76–4.03 kg (8.3–8.9 lb) empty[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version
IA2 5.56
Single sourceIA2 7.62
Single source730–890 rounds/min (IA2 5.56) 700 rounds/min (IA2 7.62)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | IMBEL[source] | Israel Weapon Industries[source] |
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| Produced | 2012–present[source] | 2014–present[source] |
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| No. built | 200,000+[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO[source] | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | STANAG magazines (IA2 5.56 mm) 20-round FN FAL -pattern magazines (IA2 7.62 mm)[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | Rear sight with side adjustment with 2 positions (150 and 300 meters), and various optical sights[source] | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] |
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| Designer | — | Nehemia Sirkis[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $9,000[source] |
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