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IWI Danlarger figure on 1 of 1
M250 light machine gunlarger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | IWI Dan | M250 light machine gun |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Light machine gun[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | SIG Sauer[source] |
| Unit cost |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
with suppressor
Single source41.87 in (1,063 mm) (with suppressor)[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version[source]
100-round pouch
Single sourcewith bipod
Single sourceEffective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source800-950 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
$9,000[source]
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| Produced | 2014–present[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | — |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas-operated short-stroke piston with a proprietary recoil mitigation system, open bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 50- and 100-round ammo carriers for belted ammunition[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 2022–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2019[source] |
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| Calibre | — | 6.8×51mm Common Cartridge (.277 Fury)[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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with suppressor and bipod
Single source13 lb (5.9 kg) (with bipod) 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) (with suppressor and bipod) 6.77 lb (3.07 kg) (100-round pouch)[source]