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IWI Danlarger figure on 3 of 3
Sako M23larger figure on 0 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 | Sako M23 |
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| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Finland[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | SAKO[source] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | SAKO[source] |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single source880 to 965 mm (35 to 38 in)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)[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] | 2022–[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 7.62×51mm 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] | 10 or 20-round detachable polymer box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Iron or optical sights Trijicon VCOG 1–6×24 (KIV 23) Steiner M7Xi 2.9–20×50 (TKIV 23)[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2020–2023[source] |
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| Variants | — | 7.62 KIV 23 7.62 TKIV 23[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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