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Length
Single sourcestock folded
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | IWI Dan | SIG MCX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Assault rifle Carbine Semi-automatic rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | United States[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | SIG Sauer[source] |
| Unit cost | $9,000 |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
stock unfolded (229 mm barrel)
Single sourcestock unfolded (406 mm barrel)
Single source730 mm (29 in) stock unfolded (229 mm barrel) 908 mm (35.7 in) stock unfolded (406 mm barrel)[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version[source]
229 mm barrel
Single source292 mm barrel
Single sourceRate of fire
Single source800–900 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
MCX VIRTUS Patrol: MSRP US$2,233 MCX VIRTUS SBR: MSRP US$2,233 MCX VIRTUS Pistol: MSRP US$2,235[source] |
| Produced | 2014–present[source] | 2015–2017 (MCX Gen I) 2017–2022 (MCX VIRTUS) 2022–present (MCX-SPEAR LT)[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO .300 AAC Blackout 7.62×39mm[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas-operated short-stroke piston system , rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 30-round STANAG detachable box magazines[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Picatinny rail for mounting various iron sights or optical sights[source] |
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| In service | — | 2015–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Designed | — | 2013[source] |
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| Variants | — | See Variants[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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406 mm barrel
Single source2.61 kg (5.8 lb) (229 mm barrel) 2.72 kg (6.0 lb) (292 mm barrel) 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) (406 mm barrel)[source]