IWI Dan
| Dan | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Nehemia Sirkis |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries |
| Produced | 2014–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.9 kg (13.01 lb) 7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version |
| Length | 1,280 mm (50.4 in) 1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 737 mm (29.0 in) |
| Cartridge | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 881 m/s (2,890 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 1200 m |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights |
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The IWI Dan is an Israeli bolt action sniper rifle manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries (IWI). It is named after ancient city of Dan. The rifle is chambered for the powerful .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge and its main purpose is long range sniping, and limited anti-material applications as well.[1] The IWI DAN has sub-MOA accuracy at range of 1200 meters.
The rifle was designed by Dr. Nehemia Sirkis with cooperation of the Israel Defense Forces special forces and is manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries and marketed worldwide.[2]
History
The DAN is unveiled at the 2014 Eurosatory convention.[3][4]
References
- ^ https://i-hls.com/archives/32965
- ^ http://defense-update.com/20140611_dan-338.html#.U5l9sfnV9WI
- ^ https://www.armyrecognition.com/eurosatory_2014_show_daily_news_coverage_report/israel_weapon_industries_iwi_unveils_its_new_dan_.338_bolt_action_sniper_rifle_at_eurosatory_2014_01.html
- ^ https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/israel-weapon-industries-dan-338-bolt-action-sniper-rifle/
External links
| External image | |
|---|---|
 IWI Dan official photo |
- IWI DAN 338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle on IWI website