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At a glance
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 3
QBZ-03larger figure on 1 of 3
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 | QBZ-03 |
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| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Assault rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | China[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | Norinco[source] |
| Unit cost | $9,000 |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
with stock extended
Single sourcewith stock folded
Single source950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded[source]
Rate of fire
Single source700–750 rounds/min[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] | 2003–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 5.8×42mm DBP87 5.56×45mm NATO[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas operated , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 30-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight[source] |
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| In service | — | 2003–present[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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