IWI DAN .338 sniper rifle

IWI DAN
Type Sniper rifle
Place of origin  Israel
Service history
Used by See Users
Production history
Designer Dr. Nehamiya Sirkis
Manufacturer Israel Weapon Industries
Specifications
Weight 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

The IWI DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle 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. The IWI DAN has sub-MOA accuracy at range of 1200 meters.

The rifle was designed by Dr. Nehamaiya Sirkis with cooperation of the Israel Defense Forces special forces and is manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries and marketed worldwide. The IWI DAN is reportedly used by the elite British commando unit Special Air Service (SAS).

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    IWI Dan official photo
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