| Dan | |
| Origin: |  Israel |
| Type: | Sniper rifle |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Designer: | Nehemia Sirkis |
| Manufacturer: | Israel Weapon Industries |
| 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 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]
The DAN is unveiled at the 2014 Eurosatory convention.[3] [4]