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At a glance
IWI Danlarger figure on 2 of 2
SV-98larger 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 | SV-98 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Russia[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | Vladimir Stronskiy[source] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | Izhmash / Kalashnikov Concern[source] |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
Length
Single sourcewith suppressor
Single source1,200 mm (47.24 in) 1,375 mm (54.13 in) with suppressor[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version[source]
with optical sight and suppressor
Single sourcew/o optical sight and suppressor
Single sourceBars 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] | 1998–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 7.62×54mmR 7.62×51mm NATO .338 Lapua Magnum[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Bolt action[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 10-round detachable magazine[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | Telescopic sight and iron sights[source] |
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| In service | — | 2003–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See Users[source] |
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| Wars | — | Guerrilla phase of the Second Chechen War Russo-Georgian War Syrian Civil War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1998[source] |
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| Variants | — | 2013 upgraded version[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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5.8 kg (12.8 lb) w/o optical sight and suppressor 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) with optical sight and suppressor[source]