IWI Dan

The IWI Dan is an Israeli bolt-action sniper rifle manufactured by Israel Weapons Industries (IWI). It is named after the 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.

Dan
IWI Dan at IDEX 2023
TypeSniper rifle
Place of origin Israel
Production history
DesignerNehemia Sirkis
ManufacturerIsrael Weapon Industries
Produced2014–present
Specifications
Mass5.9 kg (13.01 lb)
7.3 kg (16 lb) folding stock version
Length1,280 mm (50.4 in)
1,030 mm (40.6 in) stock folded
Barrel length737 mm (29.0 in)
Cartridge.338 Lapua Magnum
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)
Effective firing range1200 m
Feed system10-round detachable box magazine
Sightsday or night optical sights
back-up iron sights

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
  1. "New Israeli Sniper Rifle". i-hls.com. Jun 11, 2014.
  2. Tamir Eshel (Jun 11, 2014). "DAN .338, a new Israeli sniper rifle from IWI". defense-update.com.
  3. "Israel Weapon Industries IWI unveils its new DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle at Eurosatory 2014 01". armyrecognition.com. July 1, 2014.
  4. "IWI Unveils DAN .338 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle". tactical-life.com. June 11, 2014.
External image
image icon IWI Dan official photo
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