| Dan | |
| Origin: |  Israel |
| Type: | Sniper rifle |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Designer: | Nehemia Sirkis |
| Manufacturer: | Israel Weapon Industries |
| Unit Cost: | $9,000 |
| Production Date: | 2014–present |
| Weight: | 5.92NaN2 7.3kg (16.1lb) folding stock version |
| Length: | 12801NaN1 1030mm stock folded |
| Part Length: | 737mm |
| Cartridge: | .338 Lapua Magnum |
| Action: | Bolt-action |
| Velocity: | 881m/s |
| Range: | 1200 m |
| Feed: | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights: | day or night optical sights back-up iron sights |
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 .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge.
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.[1]
It was developed to compete with other 0.338-inch caliber sniper rifles such as the "Barak" used by the IDF, the McMillan TAC-338 (used by IDF elite units and the Navy SEALs), the British AWM, and the PGM 338.[2]
The IWI Dan was unveiled at the 2014 Eurosatory convention.[3]
The rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum caliber, designed for long-range sniping beyond 800 meters. Its design emphasizes ergonomics and user comfort, with adjustable components such as the buttstock. It features Picatinny rails for mounting various optical sights and tactical accessories. The rifle can also be equipped with sound suppressors. Its chassis is relatively lightweight, enhancing usability.[4] [5]
The rifle uses .338 Lapua Magnum ammunition, a high-power sniper rifle cartridge effective at ranges of 1200to. This ammunition is designed for anti-personnel purposes and is capable of penetrating body armor (vests) with lethal precision. It is also effective against unarmored vehicles.
The Manufacturer IWI guarantees sub-MOA accuracy, with estimates suggesting up to 0.3 MOA.