Vektor R4
Overview
Vektor R4
South African soldier firing his Vektor R4 assault rifle.
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Variants
R4
The R4 is the South African variant of the Galil AR in 5.56mm. Minor changes have been incorporated and the folding stock is lengthened. A bipod is fitted as standard. The LM4 is a semi-automatic version for law enforcement and civilian use.
R5
The R5 is the South African variant of the Galil SAR. Minor changes have been incorporated and the folding stock is lengthened. The LM5 is a semi-automatic version for law enforcement and civilian use.
R6
The R6 is a local South African development based on the Galil SAR. It has a much shorter barrel, but is not as small as the Galil MAR. The R6 is as short as one can make the Galil without major changes to the gas system. The LM6 is a semi-automatic version for law enforcement and civilian use.
Details
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IMI Galil
The R4 and R5 are Galil AR and SAR assault rifles produced under license. They differ in various minor details.
IMI Galil MAR
The R6 is a short barrel carbine, but is not as compact as the Galil MAR.