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IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 4
PGM Hécate IIlarger figure on 2 of 4
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 | PGM Hécate II |
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| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Anti-materiel rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | France[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | Gilles Payen[source] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | PGM Précision[source] |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single sourcewith stock removed
Single source1,380 mm (54.3 in) 1,140 mm (44.9 in) with stock removed[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] | — |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | .50 BMG (12.7×99mm NATO)[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Bolt-action[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 7-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Telescopic sights[source] |
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| In service | — | 1993–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Wars | — | War in Afghanistan Northern Mali Conflict Operation Serval[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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