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IWI Danlarger figure on 1 of 1
SVD (rifle)larger figure on 0 of 1
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 | SVD (rifle) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle[source] | Designated marksman rifle Sniper rifle[source] |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis[source] | Yevgeny Dragunov[source] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries[source] | Kalashnikov Concern Norinco[source] |
1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded[source]
stock extended / · source measurement 2
Single sourcestock extended / · source measurement 5
Single sourcestock folded (SVDM)
Single sourcestock folded (SVDS)
Single sourceSVD
Single sourceSVU
Single sourceSWD-M
Single source1,225 mm (48.2 in) (SVD) 1,135 mm (44.7 in) stock extended / 875 mm (34.4 in) stock folded (SVDS) 900 mm (35.4 in) (SVU) 1,155 mm (45.5 in) stock extended / 875 mm (34.4 in) stock folded (SVDM) 1,135 mm (44.7 in) (SWD-M)[source]
folding stock version
Single sourceMass
Single source5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version[source]
SVDM
Single sourceSVDS
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] | 1963–present[source] |
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| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum[source] | 7.62×54mmR[source] |
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| Action | Bolt-action[source] | Gas-operated, short-stroke piston rotating bolt[source] |
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| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] | 10-round detachable box magazine[source] |
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| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights[source] | PSO-1 telescopic sight , 1PN51 / 1PN58 night vision sights and iron sights with an adjustable rear notch sight[source] |
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| In service | — | 1963–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | (see § Users )[source] |
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| Wars | — | (see § Conflicts )[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1958–1963[source] |
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| Variants | — | (see § Variants )[source] |
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| Rate of fire | — | Semi-automatic[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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SVU
Single sourceSWD-M
Single sourcewith scope and unloaded magazine
Single source4.30 kg (9.48 lb) (with scope and unloaded magazine) 4.68 kg (10.3 lb) (SVDS) 4.40 kg (9.7 lb) (SVU) 5.30 kg (11.7 lb) (SVDM) 5.02 kg (11.1 lb) (SWD-M)[source]