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Howa Type 89 vs IWI Arad
Side-by-side technical comparison
Howa Type 89
RiflesIn production
Overview
Spec
Howa Type 89
IWI Arad
Production
1989–present
2019–present
Units produced
Approximately 150,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Howa Type 89
IWI Arad
Overall length
916mm (36.1 in)
905 mm
Barrel length
420mm (16.5 in)
368 mm (16 inch)
Weight
3,500g (7.7 lb) empty
3.2 kg
Magazine capacity
20 or 30 rounds (STANAG compatible)
30 rounds
Action type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston
Trigger type
Single-stage with 3-round burst limiter
Single stage
Sights
Flip-up L-type rear aperture, adjustable front post
Flip-up backup iron sights
Calibers
Howa Type 89
IWI Arad