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At a glance
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 2
PB (pistol)larger figure on 0 of 2
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 | PB (pistol) |
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| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Integrally suppressed semi-automatic pistol[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | A.A. Deryagin[source] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (1967–2013) Kalashnikov Concern (2013–present) |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
without suppressor
Single sourcewith suppressor
Single source308 mm (12.1 in) (with suppressor) 170 mm (6.7 in) (without suppressor)[source]
Effective; Effective firing range
Single source1200 m[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Unit cost | $9,000[source] | — |
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| Produced | 2014–present[source] | 1967–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 9×18mm Makarov[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Simple blowback , DA/SA[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 8-round detachable box magazine ( Makarov pistol )[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Open iron sights[source] |
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| In service | — | 1967–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | KGB / FSB Soviet Army reconnaissance Russian Airborne Forces (VDV)[source] |
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| Rate of fire | — | 30 rounds/minute[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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