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IWI Danlarger figure on 3 of 3
KS-1 riflelarger figure on 0 of 3
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Measured figures
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | IWI Dan | KS-1 rifle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Assault rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | Knight's Armament Company[source] |
| Unit cost | $9,000 |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Mass
Single sourcefolding stock version
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version[source]
Mass
Single sourceWeight
Single source3.12 kg (6.9 lb)
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
Barrel length
Single source737 mm (29.0 in)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Produced | 2014–present[source] | 2022–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas-operated , closed rotating bolt , Stoner bolt and carrier piston[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | STANAG magazine[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Folding Back-Up Iron Sights[source] |
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| In service | — | 2023–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | British Armed Forces Republic of Korea Armed Forces[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2022[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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6.88 lbs (3.12kg)[source]
Barrel length · source measurement 3
Single sourceBarrel length · source measurement 4
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