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At a glance
IWI Danlarger figure on 1 of 1
M4 carbinelarger 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
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version[source]
Empty
Single sourcewith 30 rounds loaded magazine and sling
Single source6.43 lb (2.92 kg) empty 7.75 lb (3.52 kg) with 30 rounds loaded magazine and sling[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
cyclic
Single source700–970 rounds/min cyclic[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | IWI Dan | M4 carbine |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Assault rifle Carbine[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | Colt's Manufacturing Company FN Herstal Remington Arms[source] |
| Unit cost | $9,000[source] | $700 (avg. cost) in 2012 $647 per unit in 2015[source] |
| Produced | 2014–present[source] | 1987–present[source] |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO[source] |
| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas-operated , closed rotating bolt , Stoner bolt and carrier piston[source] |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine[source] |
| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Iron sights or various optics[source] |
| In service | — | 1994–present[source] |
| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
| Wars | — | See Conflicts[source] |
| Designed | — | 1982–1993[source] |
| No. built | — | 500,000 (as of 2021)[source] |
| Variants | — | See Variants[source] |
| Reported operators | — |
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