IMI Galil ARM
Overview
IMI Galil ARM
IMI Galil ARM light machine gun chambered in 5.56x45mm.
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Origin
Israel
Type
Light machine gun
Entered service
Early 1970’s
Status
In service
Development
Late 1960’s
Developer
Israel
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IMI
Production
Early 1970’s - ?
Producer
Israel
Designations
ARM / Assault Rifle Machinegun
Notable users
Israel
Details
Facts
Galil ARM
Galil ARM (7.62mm)
General
Origin
Israel
Type
Light machine gun
Caliber
Caliber
5.56x45mm M193 or NATO
Feed system
35 or 50 round detachable box
Barrel length
460 mm
Rifling
6 grooves, 178 or 305 mm right hand twist
Muzzle velocity
950 m/s with M193
Operation
Action
Gas operated, long stroke gas piston
Locking
Rotating bolt
Fire selector
0 - 1 - F
Rate of fire
650 rpm
Dimensions
Stock type
Foldable
Length
979 mm stock extended
742 mm stock folded
Weight
4.35 kg empty
Sights
Mechanical
Iron sights, post front and flip aperture rear
Range adjustment
300 and 500 m gradations
Sight radius
475 mm
Optics
Requires type specific mounts
Accessories
Bipod
Yes
Media
IMI Galil ARM
IMI Galil ARM light machine gun chambered in 5.56x45mm with 50 round magazine.
Source: Unknown author
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
IMI Galil ARM
IMI Galil ARM light machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
Source: www.icollector.com
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
IMI Galil ARM
IMI Galil ARM light machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
Source: www.icollector.com
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
IMI Galil ARM
IMI Galil ARM light machine gun chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
Source: www.icollector.com
Copyright: Copyright lies with original owner
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