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[ 0 => '{{redirect|Galil|the region in Israel|Galilee}}', 1 => false, 2 => '{{Infobox Weapon|', 3 => '|name=Galil', 4 => '|image=[[File:IMI-Galil.jpg|350px|center|alt=A Galil rifle in service with the Israel Defense Forces in July 2000.]]', 5 => '|caption= A Galil rifle in service with the [[Israel Defense Forces]] in July 2000.', 6 => '|origin=[[Israel]]', 7 => '|type=[[Rifle]]', 8 => '<!-- Type selection -->', 9 => '|is_ranged=yes', 10 => '<!-- Service history -->', 11 => '|service= 1972–present<ref name="bishop1998">Bishop, Chris. ''Guns in Combat''. Chartwell Books, Inc (1998). ISBN 0-7858-0844-2.</ref>', 12 => '|used_by=See ''[[IMI Galil#Users|users]]''', 13 => '|wars=[[1982 Lebanon War|Lebanon War]]<br />[[War in Somalia (1992–1993)|War in Somalia]]<br />[[South African Border War]]<br />[[War in Afghanistan (2001-present)|War in Afghanistan]]<br />[[Iraq War]]<br />[[Insurgency in the Philippines]]<br />[[Guatemalan Civil War]]<br />[[Colombian Armed Conflict]]<br />[[2013 Lahad Datu standoff]]', 14 => '<!-- Production history -->', 15 => '|designer=[[Yisrael Galili (inventor)|Yisrael Galili]], Yaacov Lior', 16 => '|design_date=', 17 => '|manufacturer=[[Israel Military Industries|Israel Military Industries (IMI)]], Bernardelli, [[Indumil]], Ka Pa Sa State Factories', 18 => '|production_date=', 19 => '|number= ', 20 => '|variants=See ''[[IMI Galil#Variants|Variants]]''', 21 => '<!-- General specifications -->', 22 => '|weight=', 23 => '* SAR 5.56mm: {{convert|3.75|kg|lb|2|abbr=on}}', 24 => '* AR 5.56mm: {{convert|3.95|kg|abbr=on}}', 25 => '* ARM 5.56mm: {{convert|4.35|kg|abbr=on}}', 26 => '* SAR 7.62mm: {{convert|3.85|kg|abbr=on}}', 27 => '* AR 7.62mm: {{convert|3.95|kg|abbr=on}}', 28 => '* ARM 7.62mm: {{convert|4.45|kg|abbr=on}}', 29 => '* Sniper: {{convert|6.4|kg|abbr=on}}', 30 => '|length=', 31 => '* SAR 5.56mm: {{convert|850|mm|in|abbr=on}} stock extended / {{convert|614|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock folded', 32 => '* AR, ARM 5.56mm: {{convert|987|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock extended / {{convert|742|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock folded', 33 => '* SAR 7.62mm: {{convert|915|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock extended / {{convert|675|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock folded', 34 => '* AR, ARM 7.62mm: {{convert|1050|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock extended / {{convert|810|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock folded', 35 => '* Sniper: {{convert|1112|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock extended / {{convert|845|mm|abbr=on|1}} stock folded', 36 => '|part_length=', 37 => '* SAR 5.56mm: {{convert|332|mm|abbr=on|1}}', 38 => '* AR, ARM 5.56mm: {{convert|460|mm|abbr=on|1}}', 39 => '* SAR 7.62mm: {{convert|400|mm|abbr=on|1}}', 40 => '* AR, ARM 7.62mm: {{convert|535|mm|abbr=on|1}}', 41 => '* Sniper: {{convert|508|mm|abbr=on|1}}', 42 => '<!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->', 43 => '|cartridge=', 44 => '* [[5.56×45mm NATO]] <ref name="bishop1998"/>', 45 => '* [[7.62×51mm NATO]] <ref name="bishop1998"/>', 46 => '|action=[[Gas-operated reloading|Gas-operated]], [[rotating bolt]]', 47 => '|rate=630–750 rounds/min', 48 => '|velocity=', 49 => '* SAR 5.56mm: {{convert|900|m/s|0|abbr=on}}', 50 => '* AR, ARM 5.56mm: {{convert|950|m/s|abbr=on|1}}', 51 => '* SAR 7.62mm: {{convert|800|m/s|abbr=on|1}}', 52 => '* AR, ARM 7.62mm: {{convert|850|m/s|abbr=on|1}}', 53 => '* Sniper: {{convert|815|m/s|abbr=on|1}}', 54 => '|range=300–500 m sight adjustments', 55 => '|max_range= ', 56 => '|feed=', 57 => '* 5.56mm: 35, 50, 65-round detachable box [[magazine (firearm)|magazine]]', 58 => '* 7.62mm: 25-round box magazine', 59 => '|sights=Flip-up rear aperture with protective ears, flip-up [[tritium]] night sights, hooded front post', 60 => '}}', 61 => false, 62 => 'The '''Galil''' is a family of [[Israel]]i small arms designed by [[Yisrael Galil]] and Yaacov Lior in the late 1960s and produced by [[Israel Military Industries|Israel Military Industries Ltd]] (now Israel Weapon Industries Ltd) of [[Ramat HaSharon]]. The rifle design borrowed heavily from the [[AK-47]] and had a modified gas diversion system similar to the AK-47 to reduce the recoil of the rifle making it easier to fire especially in automatic mode.<ref>http://www.ak-47.us/Israel.php</ref> The weapon system consists of a line chambered for the intermediate [[5.56×45mm NATO]] caliber with either the M193 or SS109 ball cartridge and several models designed for use with the [[7.62x51mm NATO]] [[rifle]] round. It is named after one of its inventors, Yisrael Galil. The Galil series of weapons is in use with military and police forces in over 25 countries.', 63 => false, 64 => 'There are four basic configurations of the Galil: the standard rifle-length, a [[carbine]] variant known as the '''SAR''' , a compact '''MAR''' version, and an '''ARM''' [[light machine gun]].', 65 => false, 66 => '==History==', 67 => 'In the late 1950s, the [[Israeli Defense Forces]] adopted the [[FN FAL]] [[battle rifle]] chambered for the [[7.62×51mm]] cartridge. Two models were fielded; the "Aleph" individual weapon and the "Beth" [[squad automatic weapon]]. It first saw major combat with the Israelis during the [[Six Day War]] in 1967. Although Israel won decisive victories, the FAL showed its limitations. It had poor reliability in the sandy and dusty battlefields of the Middle East. Furthermore, it was a long and bulky weapon. Its length and malfunctions became so much of an issue that during the 1973 [[Yom Kippur War]], some soldiers armed themselves with an [[Uzi]] [[submachine gun]] with an extended barrel.<ref name="SADJ">[http://sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1927 Galil Ace 5.56] - SAdefensejournal.com, 29 May 2013</ref><ref name="history1">[http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=23 IMI Galil ARM/SAR] - Militaryfactory.com</ref>', 68 => false, 69 => 'During the Six Day War, the Israelis captured thousands of [[AK-47]] assault rifles and evaluated them. The rifle proved far more reliable and controllable than the FAL. Because of this, the IDF began the process of procuring or designing a new automatic rifle. Several weapons were submitted for the lucrative deal of becoming the Israeli Army's standard-issue assault rifle. America offered the [[M16 rifle|M16A1]] and [[Stoner 63]] series, Russia offered the AK-47 itself,{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} and Germany offered the [[HK 33]]. One indigenous design was offered by [[Uziel Gal]], creator of the Uzi submachine gun.<ref name="history1"/>', 70 => false, 71 => 'Another indigenous design was offered by [[Yisrael Galil]]. His rifle was based off the Finnish [[RK 62]]. While the AK-47 and RK 62 fired the [[7.62×39mm|7.62×39mm Soviet]] round, Galili's rifle fired the smaller [[5.56×45mm]] M193 55-grain round. At the time, the United States was replacing France as Israel's main partner and weapons supplier. The U.S. would not supply Russian ammunition, so the design of the gun was altered to use the American cartridge. To accommodate the smaller round, the Kalashnikov-type rifles' {{convert|4.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} gas hole was reduced to {{convert|1.8|mm|in|abbr=on}}. Tests conducted from the end of the 1960s to the early 1970s led to Galili's rifle emerging as the winner. It was named the '''Galil''' after its designer and formally adopted as the Israeli Army's next assault rifle in 1972 to replace the FN FAL. However, issuing of the Galil was delayed by the sudden onset of the [[Yom Kippur War]] in 1973.<ref name="SADJ"/><ref name="history1"/><ref name="history2">[http://www.dnmsport.com/GALIL/historygalil.htm Galil Rifle History] - Dnmsport.com</ref>', 72 => false, 73 => 'The Galil was mostly used by mechanized and armored units, where its folding stock made it easier to store in vehicles. The M16A1 was more common in Israeli service in the 1970s and 1980s because Vietnam-surplus rifles were sold cheaper than it would cost to manufacture new Galils.{{Citation needed|date=April 2013}} Around 1975, M16A1s from the U.S. Military Aid Program (MAP) arrived for Israel, which utilized them for infantry forces to allow them to carry a lighter weapon on patrols. The Galil was still kept in use by some services, including the [[Knesset Guard]].<ref name="SADJ"/>', 74 => false, 75 => '==Design details==', 76 => false, 77 => '===Operating mechanism===', 78 => 'The Galil series of rifles are [[selective fire]] weapons operated by a [[Mikhail Kalashnikov|Kalashnikov]]-pattern [[Gas-operated reloading|gas-driven]] piston system with no regulator. The weapon is locked with a [[rotating bolt|rotary bolt]] with two locking lugs that lock into recesses milled into the receiver.', 79 => false, 80 => 'When fired, a portion of the propellant gases are evacuated into the gas cylinder through a {{convert|1.8|mm|abbr=on|2}} port, drilled at a 30° angle in the barrel, and a channel in the gas block. The high-pressure gases drive the piston rod (which is attached to the bolt carrier) rearward. During this rearward movement, a cam slot machined into the bolt carrier engages a cam pin on the bolt and rotates the bolt, unlocking the action. The arrangement of parts on the bolt carrier assembly provides for a degree of free travel, allowing gas pressure in the barrel to drop to a safe level before unlocking. To the immediate rear of the [[Chrome plating|chrome-plated]] piston head is a notched ring which provides a reduced bearing surface and alleviates excess gas build-up. As the bolt carrier travels back, it compresses the return spring guided in a hollowed section of the bolt carrier and the return energy contained in the spring drives the moving assembly back forward, stripping a new round from the magazine and locking the action. The cocking handle is attached to the bolt carrier on the right side of the receiver and reciprocates with each shot; the handle is bent upwards allowing for operation with the left hand while the shooting hand remains on the [[pistol grip]].', 81 => false, 82 => 'The ejection of spent cases from the Galil is sometimes a violent action. Cases can be dented by the ejector and be thrown as much as 40&nbsp;ft away from the rifle in some cases, depending on position.<ref name="history2"/>', 83 => false, 84 => '===Features===', 85 => '[[File:Estonian soldier DA-SD-06-03436 c1.jpg|left|thumb|An [[Estonia]]n soldier on patrol in March 2005, during the [[Iraq War]], with a compact Galil SAR in 5.56x45mm.]]', 86 => false, 87 => 'The Galil is hammer-fired and has a trigger mechanism patterned after the trigger used in the [[United States|American]] [[M1 Garand]].<ref name="Kokalis">{{Cite book |last=Kokalis |first=Peter |title=Weapons Tests And Evaluations: The Best Of Soldier Of Fortune |location=Boulder, CO |publisher=Paladin Press |year=2001 |page=253 |isbn=1-58160-122-0 }}</ref> The rifle's fire selector switch has three positions: S-A-R. Pushing it to the rear position "R" ([[United Kingdom|British]] terminology for "repetition"), provides semi-automatic fire. Pushing it to the middle position "A" produces fully automatic fire. Pushing the lever fully forward to "S" will activate the safety.', 88 => false, 89 => 'The Galil prototypes used a stamped and riveted [[sheet metal]] steel receiver, but due to the higher operating pressures of the 5.56x45mm cartridge, this solution was discarded and the designers turned to a heavy [[Milling machine|milled]] [[forging]]. As a testament to its heritage, early prototypes were fabricated using [[Valmet]] [[Rk 62]] receivers manufactured in [[Helsinki]].<ref name="Kokalis" /> All exterior metal surfaces are [[Parkerizing|phosphated]] for corrosion resistance and then coated with a black enamel (except for the barrel, gas block and front sight tower). The machined solid steel billet action avoided cracking problems the AK-series had with steel stamped sheet actions, but this made the Galil heavier.<ref name="SADJ"/>', 90 => false, 91 => 'The weapon is fitted with a high-impact plastic handguard and pistol grip and a side-folding (folds to the right side) tubular steel skeleton [[Stock (firearm)|stock]]. The rifle can be used with a sound [[suppressor]]. The weapon features a bottle opener in the front handguard and wire cutter built into the bipod. The bottle opener feature was included to prevent damage to magazines being used to open bottles, due to the large civilian reservist components of the IDF. Use of magazines to open bottles was a common source of magazine lip damage with [[Uzi]] submachine guns. Wire cutters were included to reduce the time necessary for IDF troops to cut down wire fences common to rural areas in Israel.', 92 => false, 93 => '===Barrel===', 94 => 'Early production models were supplied with barrels that had six right-hand grooves and a 305&nbsp;mm (1:12 in) rifling twist (optimized for use with M193 ammunition), while recent production models feature a 178&nbsp;mm (1:7 in) twist barrel with six right-hand grooves (used to stabilize the heavier SS109/M855 projectile). The barrel has a slotted [[flash suppressor]] with 6 ports and can be used to launch [[rifle grenade]]s or mount a [[bayonet]] lug attachment (it will accept the [[M7 bayonet]]).<ref name="Kokalis" />', 95 => false, 96 => '===Feeding===', 97 => 'The Galil is fed from a curved, [[steel]] [[Magazine (firearms)|box magazine]] with a 35-round capacity (SAR and AR versions), a 50-round capacity (ARM model) or a special color-coded 12-round magazine blocked for use exclusively with [[ballistite]] (blank) cartridges, used to launch rifle grenades. The magazine is inserted front end first in a similar manner to the AK family. An optional magazine adaptor enables the use of M16 type [[STANAG magazine]]s.<ref name="Kokalis" /><ref>http://media.photobucket.com/image/galil%20m16%20magazine%20adapter/Smittyd5r/Gun%2520Stuff/ORFGalilARFG1.jpg</ref> Some who have used the Galil ARM with the 50-round magazine have noted that it is difficult to engage targets at elevated heights while firing on the ground in the prone position due to the magazine's extended length.<ref name="history2"/>', 98 => false, 99 => '===Sights===', 100 => 'The L-shaped rear sight has two apertures preset for firing at 0–300&nbsp;m and 300–500&nbsp;m respectively (the rear sight can only be adjusted for elevation). The front post is fully adjustable for both windage and elevation zero and is enclosed in a protective hood. Low-light flip-up front blade and rear sight elements have three self-luminous [[tritium]] capsules (betalights) which are calibrated for 100 m when deployed. When the rear night sight is flipped up for use, the rear aperture sights must be placed in an offset position intermediate between the two apertures. Certain variants have a receiver-mounted dovetail adapter that is used to mount various optical sights.', 101 => false, 102 => '===Stock===', 103 => 'All Galil variants have a folding tubular steel stock. While similar in appearance to the folding stocks on some FAL variants, they are made from tubular aluminum. Galil stocks do not have a button latch. Although the folding stock makes the Galil able to fit in confined spaces, its steel construction, which is more durable than the FAL folding stock's aluminum construction, further adds weight to the rifle.<ref name="history2"/>', 104 => false, 105 => '==Variants==', 106 => false, 107 => '===AR===', 108 => 'The standard rifle version which is fitted with a high-impact plastic handguard and pistol grip, a side-folding (folds to the right side) tubular metal skeleton [[Stock (firearm)|stock]] as fitted to all variants except the Galil Sniper.', 109 => false, 110 => '===SAR===', 111 => 'The SAR carbine variant, generally known as '''Glilon''', is configured with a shorter barrel (332&nbsp;mm, 13.07in). Due to the shorter barrel a corresponding shorter piston and gas tube as well as a unique gas block are found on the SAR.', 112 => false, 113 => '===ARM===', 114 => 'The ARM light machine gun variant is additionally equipped with a carrying handle, folding bipod and a larger wooden handguard. The wooden handguard remains cooler during sustained automatic fire and has grooves for bipod storage. When folded, the bipod's legs form a speed chute for rapid magazine insertion; the bipod will form a wire cutter and the rear handguard ferrule, which retains the bipod legs, can be used to open bottles by design, in order to prevent soldiers using magazine lips for this purpose which damaged them.<ref name="Kokalis" />', 115 => false, 116 => '===MAR===', 117 => 'The most recent addition to the Galil family of weapons is the MAR compact carbine, which retains the internal features of the original Galil with a completely new frame, operating system and an even shorter barrel. Introduced to the public at the 2nd International Defence Industry Exhibition in [[Poland]] in 1994, the weapon was developed for use with the army and police special units, vehicle crews, army staff, special operations personnel and airborne infantry.', 118 => false, 119 => 'The MAR, or the '''Micro Galil''', is a reduced-size version of the Galil SAR (706&nbsp;mm stock extended / 465&nbsp;mm folded), weighing 2.98&nbsp;kg empty. Compared to the original carbine, the MAR has a shortened barrel (210&nbsp;mm), receiver, piston, gas tube and foregrip. The firearm is fed from a 35-round steel magazine which can be clipped together to increase reload speed. The MAR has the same rate of fire (630-750 rounds/min) as other 5.56&nbsp;mm Galil models. An optional magazine adapter inserted inside the magazine well allows the use of standard 20 and 30-round [[M16 rifle|M16]] magazines. The lever safety and fire selector (located on both sides of the receiver) has four settings: "S"—weapon is safe, "A"—automatic fire, "B"—3-round burst, "R"—semi-automatic mode. The barrel has a multifunction muzzle device. The MAR is equipped with a folding tubular aluminum stock and a flip aperture sight with two settings: 0–300&nbsp;m and beyond 300 m. The MAR can also be equipped with a night vision device (attached through an adapter mounted to the left side of the receiver), a daytime optical sight (mounted via a receiver cover adapter), low-light sights with [[tritium]] illuminated dots, a vertical forward grip with integrated laser pointer, silencer and a nylon sling. Upon request, the weapon can be supplied with a bolt catch, plastic magazines weighing 0.164&nbsp;kg or an enlarged trigger guard for use with gloves.', 120 => false, 121 => 'The MAR has undergone several changes over time, and it is worth noting that it may also be found with a polymer coated aluminum stock or an all polymer stock. The Model 699 is available with a 267mm barrel and optional left side charging handle which is welded on to the left side of the bolt carrier and protrudes through a slot cut in he receiver cover that is covered by a spring loaded cover while the bolt carrier is forward.', 122 => false, 123 => '===7.62mm variants===', 124 => '[[File:Members of the Djiboutian national police in training.jpg|thumb|right|[[Djibouti]]an National Police officers training with the 7.62mm Galil AR.]]', 125 => '[[File:DA-ST-96-01245.JPEG|thumb|right|A [[Nepal]]ese peacekeeper with the 7.62mm Galil SAR.]]', 126 => false, 127 => 'The 7.62&nbsp;mm Galil is derived from the 5.56&nbsp;mm base version. The rifle retains the general design layout and method of operation of the 5.56&nbsp;mm variant. In 7.62mm the Galil is available in several different configurations including a SAR carbine, full size AR rifle and ARM light machine gun. These weapons are fed from 25-round box magazines (previously 20-rounds). The barrel has four right-hand grooves with a 305&nbsp;mm (1:12 in) rifling twist rate.', 128 => false, 129 => '====Galatz====', 130 => 'The 7.62&nbsp;mm '''Galil Sniper''' (''Galil Tzalafim'', or "''Galatz''") is a derivative of the ARM that is used with high quality [[7.62x51mm NATO]] ammunition for consistent accuracy.<ref>[http://www.valmet.org/galilsniper.htm Galil 7.62mm semi-automatic sniper rifle]</ref>', 131 => false, 132 => 'The precision rifle is a semi-automatic-only rifle with a similar operating system to other Galil variants, but optimised for accuracy. The rifle is fed from a 25-round box magazine. It uses a heavy profile match barrel that is heavier than that used on other variants. It is fitted with a multi-functional muzzle device, which acts as a [[flash suppressor]] and a [[muzzle brake]]. It can be replaced with a [[sound suppressor]] which requires the use of subsonic ammunition for maximum effectiveness.', 133 => false, 134 => 'The weapon was modified with a two-stage trigger mechanism with an adjustable pull force, a wooden buttstock that folds to the right side of the weapon and a heavy-duty [[bipod]], mounted to the forward base of the receiver housing that folds beneath the handguard when not in use. The buttstock is fully adjustable in length and height and features a variable height cheek riser. The rifle comes with mechanical [[iron sight]]s and an adapter used to mount a telescopic day sight (Nimrod 6x40) or a night sight. The mount is quick-detachable and capable of retaining zero after remounting. The precision rifle is stored in a rugged transport case that comes with an optical sight, mount, filters, two slings (for carrying and firing) and a cleaning kit. Recent production models feature synthetic plastic furniture and a skeletonized metal stock.', 135 => false, 136 => 'The Galatz was first introduced in 1983.<ref>[http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=605 IMI Galil Sniper (Galatz)] - Militaryfactory.com</ref> The '''SR-99''' is a modernized version of the Galatz featuring an adjustable skeleton stock instead of a wooden stock, synthetic handguard, and a synthetic pistol grip. It is somewhat less rugged, but more ergonomic.<ref>[http://weaponsystems.net/weapon.php?weapon=AA04+-+Galil Galil] - Weaponsystems.net</ref>', 137 => false, 138 => '===Other variants===', 139 => '*'''Magal''': A law enforcement carbine variant of the Galil MAR chambered in [[.30 Carbine]]. It uses the same 15- and 30-round magazines as the M1 Carbine.', 140 => '*'''Marksman Assault Rifle Mark 1''': 5.56&nbsp;mm [[designated marksman rifle]] introduced in 1996. Has a scope and padded stock.<ref name="history1"/>', 141 => '*'''Golani''': A civilian version with a new-production milled semi-automatic receiver built in the United States. All other components are original IMI Galil production parts.', 142 => '*'''[[Galil ACE]]''': The new generation of the Galil rifle. It has three versions (Micro, SAR and AR) chambered for [[5.56x45mm|5.56mm NATO]], [[7.62x39mm|7.62mm Soviet M43]] and [[7.62x51mm|7.62mm NATO]]. It has five [[picatinny rail]]s for optical devices and accessories, and is lighter and more accurate than past generation Galils. It can be stripped without any tools.', 143 => false, 144 => '====South African variants====', 145 => 'The '''[[Vektor R4|R4]]''', the SADF's version of the Galil ARM assault rifle<ref name="woźniak">Woźniak, Ryszard. Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej - tom 4 R-Z. Bellona. 2002. pp9–10.</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.com.au/books?id=Eq2Dnj4sDZIC|title=Rifles Of The World|author=John Walter|page=141|year=2006|publisher=Krause Publications|isbn=0-89689-241-7|accessdate=2008-08-27}}</ref> with several modifications; notably, both the [[Stock (firearm)|stock]] and [[Magazine (firearm)|magazine]] are now made of a high-strength [[polymer]] and the stock was lengthened, adapting the weapon for the average South African soldier.<ref name="woźniak" />', 146 => '[[File:Vektor LM5 Feb 2008.jpg|thumb|right|The LM5, a semi-automatic version of the R5 carbine]]', 147 => false, 148 => 'The [[South African Navy]], [[South African Air Force]] and [[South African Police Service]] adopted a short [[carbine]] version of the 5.56&nbsp;mm Galil SAR, which was license-manufactured as the '''R5'''. The R5, when compared to the larger R4, has a barrel that is {{convert|130|mm|in|1|sp=us}} shorter, together with a shorter gas system and handguard. It also lacks a bipod, and the flash hider does not support [[rifle grenade]]s.', 149 => false, 150 => 'In the 1990s, an even more compact [[personal defence weapon]] variant of the R5 was developed for armored vehicle crews, designated the '''R6''', which has a further reduced barrel and a shortened gas cylinder and piston assembly.', 151 => false, 152 => '''Lyttleton Ingenieurs Werke'' (LIW)/[[Denel Land Systems|Denel Land Systems (DLS)]] also introduced a line of [[Semi-automatic firearm|semi-automatic]] variants of the R4, R5 and R6 called the '''LM4''', '''LM5''' and '''LM6''' respectively, built for civilian and law enforcement users.', 153 => false, 154 => '{| class="wikitable"', 155 => '|-', 156 => '!Vektor Rifle!!colspan="7"|Specifications', 157 => '|-', 158 => '!Model !! Overall<br>Length !! Barrel<br>Length !! Weight!! ROF ', 159 => '|-', 160 => '|'''R4 Rifle''' || 1,005 mm (39.6 in) stock extended<br>740 mm (29.1 in) stock folded || 460 mm (18.1 in) || 4.3 kg (9.48 lb) || 650-700 rpm', 161 => '|-', 162 => '|'''R5 Carbine''' || 877 mm (34.5 in) stock extended<br>615 mm (24.2 in) stock folded || 332 mm (13.1 in) || 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) || 650-700 rpm', 163 => '|-', 164 => '|'''R6 [[Personal Defense Weapon|PDW]]''' || 805 mm (31.7 in) stock extended<br>565 mm (22.2 in) stock folded || 280 mm (11.0 in) || 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) || 585 rpm', 165 => '|-', 166 => '|}', 167 => false, 168 => '==Users==', 169 => '<!--READ FIRST: This section is for cited entries only. Please do not add entries into this list without a citation from a reliable source. All entries without a citation will be removed. Thank you.-->', 170 => false, 171 => '[[File:Peruvian Marines Galil.JPG|thumb|[[Peruvian Naval Infantry|Peruvian Marines]] break contact following a simulated ambush by an enemy sniper. Seen here using the 7.62mm Galil AR.]]', 172 => '[[File:Shooters Put Rounds Downrange During Three Days of Marksmanship Events at Fuerzas Comando Image 6 of 8.jpg|thumb|right|Nicaraguan Micro Galil]]', 173 => false, 174 => '*{{flag|Bolivia}}<ref name="jones2009">Jones, Richard D. ''Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010''. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.</ref>', 175 => '*{{flag|Botswana}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 176 => '*{{flag|Brazil}}: The ''[[State police#Brazil|Polícia Militar do Estado do Pará]]'' (PMPA; ''Military State Police of Pará'') ordered 555 Magal Carbines in 2001.<ref name="jones2009"/><ref>[http://www.tactical-life.com/magazines/tactical-weapons/magal-30m1/2/ '''Tactical Weapons''' magazine ''The Magal .30M1: A look back at the Galil’s cousin that’s still kicking for Brazilian and Israeli police forces'', by Ronaldo Olive.]</ref>', 177 => '*{{flag|Cameroon}}: Issued to presidential guard units.<ref>[http://www.nonproliferation.eu/documents/other/siemontwezeman4e9eb5e5806bd.pdf Israeli arms transfers to sub-Saharan Africa]</ref>', 178 => '*{{flag|Colombia}}: Standard issue rifle. Produced under license by [[Indumil]].<ref>http://www.indumil.gov.co/?id_c=21&tpl=producto</ref> Also adopted the [[Galil ACE]] rifle by the middle of 2010, produced by Indumil.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/IWI-Galil-ACE-5-56-mm-assault-rifle-Israel.html| title=IWI Galil ACE 5.56 mm assault rifle (Israel), Rifles| publisher=[[Jane's Information Group]]| accessdate= August 17, 2010 | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5s3iMywSv|archivedate=August 17, 2010}}</ref> [[FARC]] rebels use captured examples against the Colombian armed forces.<ref>http://resistencia-colombia.org/farc-ep/partes-de-guerra</ref> ', 179 => '*{{flag|Costa Rica}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 180 => '*{{flag|Democratic Republic of Congo}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 181 => '*{{flag|Djibouti}}<ref>http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=42208</ref>', 182 => '*{{flag|Dominican Republic}}{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}', 183 => '*{{flag|El Salvador}}<ref name="Haapiseva-Hunter2">{{cite book | last = Haapiseva-Hunter| first = Jane| authorlink = | coauthors = | title =Israeli foreign policy: South Africa and Central America | publisher = [[South End Press]]| year = 1999| location = | pages =115 | isbn = 978-0-89608-285-4 }}</ref>', 184 => '*{{flag|Estonia}}: Uses 5.56mm versions of the Galil AR, SAR, ARM and the 7.62mm Galil Sniper.<ref>[http://www.mil.ee/?menu=tehnika1&sisu=galilar Eesti Kaitsevägi - Tehnika - Automaat Galil AR<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>http://www.mil.ee/?menu=tehnika1&sisu=galilsar</ref><ref>http://www.mil.ee/?menu=tehnika1&sisu=galilarm</ref><ref>http://www.mil.ee/?menu=tehnika1&sisu=galilsnaiper</ref>', 185 => '*{{flag|Georgia}}: Uses GALATZ sniper and Micro-Galil assault rifles <ref>http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en</ref>', 186 => '*{{flag|Guatemala}}: 3,000 ACE<ref name="Haapiseva-Hunter">{{cite book | last = Haapiseva-Hunter| first = Jane| authorlink = | coauthors = | title =Israeli foreign policy: South Africa and Central America | publisher = [[South End Press]]| year = 1999| location = | pages =114 | isbn = 978-0-89608-285-4 }}</ref>', 187 => '*{{flag|Haiti}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 188 => '*{{flag|Honduras}}: The Galil SAR was adopted in the late 1970s by the Honduran Army, until it was replaced by the American-made M16A1 through U.S. military aid in the 1980s. The Galil SARs were then transferred to the Honduran National Police, where they are still in use. In 2011, the Honduran government approved the purchase of the Galil ACE 21 assault rifle for use by the Army and Air Force. The Galil ACE made its first public appearance on Sept 15, 2013 in the hands of the new unit PMOP (Military Police of Public Order).{{citation needed|date=October 2013}} ', 189 => '*{{flag|India}}<ref name="jones2009"/> ', 190 => '*{{flag|Indonesia}}: ''[[Kopaska|Komando Pasukan Katak]]'' (Kopaska) tactical diver group and ''[[Kopassus|Komando Pasukan Khusus]]'' (Kopassus) special forces group.<ref name="idnvojnik">{{cite web |url=http://www.hrvatski-vojnik.hr/hrvatski-vojnik/1612007/ind.asp |title=Kopassus & Kopaska - Specijalne Postrojbe Republike Indonezije |language=Croatian |publisher=Hrvatski Vojnik Magazine |accessdate=2010-06-12}}</ref>', 191 => '[[File:Knesset Guard P5200034.JPG|thumb|Knesset Guard with Galil]]', 192 => '*{{flag|Israel}}: [[Israel Defense Forces]]<ref name="hogg2002">Hogg, Ian (2002). ''Jane's Guns Recognition Guide''. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-00-712760-X.</ref> and [[Knesset Guard]].<ref name="Knesset">[http://www.knesset.gov.il/guard/heb_html/dept_honor_guardl_3.asp Picture of the Knesset Guard on Israel's 52nd Independence Day armed with Galil], Israeli [[Knesset]] Official Website.</ref>', 193 => '*{{flag|Italy}}: The Italian firearms manufacturing firm [http://www.bernardelli.com/ ''Vincenzo Bernardelli S.r.l.''] manufactured under licence quantities of the Galil assault rifle in two different models for governmental use in the 1980s.<ref>[http://www.bernardelli.info/english/images/history2/49-Galil.jpg Original brochure of Bernardelli Galil rifles -- Retrieved on January 13, 2011.]</ref> The '''Bernardelli Mod.377 VB-STR''' assault rifle was an outright clone of the Galil AR/ARM variant, while the '''Bernardelli Mod.378 VB-SR''' assault carbine was a modified clone of the Galil SAR with a different magazine well that accepted [[STANAG magazine]]s, much similar in concept and look to the above-mentioned optional magazine adapter currently available for the Israeli-made models, except that the Bernardelli VB-SR could be manufactured with permanent STANAG magazine well modification on demand.<ref>[http://kalashnikov.guns.ru/foreign/bernardelli.jpg Bernardelli VB-SR assault rifle with permanent STANAG magazine well modification -- Retrieved on January 13, 2011.]</ref> The rifles competed to the trial for the adoption of a new [[5.56x45mm NATO]] caliber rifle, but lost to the [[Beretta AR70/90|Beretta 70/90 assault weapons system]]. However, as of today, both models result by official schedules to be in the inventories of the [[Polizia di Stato|Italian National Police]], and are known to be deployed with the [[Nucleo Operativo Centrale di Sicurezza|NOCS team]].<ref>[http://www.siulproma.com/pdf/circolari/2009/Circ._Armi_in_uso_alla_Polizia_di_Stato.pdf Italian Ministry of Interior - Decree n° 559/A/1/ORG/DIP.GP/14 of March 6, 2009, concerning weapons and equipment in use with the Italian National Police - in Italian] Retrieved on August 25, 2010.</ref>', 194 => '*{{flag|Lesotho}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 195 => '*{{flag|Mexico}}: ''[[Secretariat of Public Security (Mexico)|Secretaría de Seguridad Pública]]''.<ref>http://www.sipse.com/noticias/7645-nuevo-armamento-para-cancun.html</ref>', 196 => '*{{flag|Mongolia}}<ref>http://www.shuud.mn/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/352.jpg</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECB_XX4NEzM</ref>', 197 => '*{{flag|Myanmar}}: [[Tatmadaw]], Myanmar Police Force, Combat Police battalions. Produced locally in a modified form as [[EMERK]]-3.{{Citation needed|date=November 2012}}', 198 => '*{{flag|Nepal}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 199 => '*{{flag|Nicaragua}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 200 => '*{{flag|Paraguay}}: Indumil-made Galils for the Fuerzas de Operaciones de Policias Especiales,SENAD (Drug Enforcement)and main Rifle of the Paraguayan Police <ref>http://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=3986</ref>', 201 => '*{{flag|Peru}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 202 => '*{{flag|Philippines}}<ref name="jones2009"/><ref>http://www.bits.de/public/articles/kw_nl/kleinwaffen-nl04-08eng.htm</ref>', 203 => '*{{flag|Portugal}}: 5.56mm AR and ARM versions used by the [[Portuguese Army]] airborne infantry.<ref>{{cite book | last = Walter| first = John| authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Rifles of the World| publisher = Krause| year = 2006| location = | pages =616 | isbn = 978-0-89689-241-5 }}</ref>', 204 => '*{{flag|Rwanda}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 205 => '*{{flag|South Africa}}: Standard assault rifle of the [[South African National Defence Force]]. Produced under license in a modified form as the [[R4 assault rifle|R4]] by [[Denel Land Systems]].<ref>http://www.army.mil.za/equipment/weaponsystems/infantry/R4_R5%20Assault_Rifles.htm</ref>', 206 => '*{{flag|South Sudan}}{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}}', 207 => '*{{flag|Swaziland}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 208 => '*{{flag|Tanzania}}: MAR version seen in use by Tanzanian special forces in the Congo.<ref>http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=45535</ref>', 209 => '*{{flag|Trinidad and Tobago}}<ref name="jones2009"/>', 210 => '*{{flag|Ukraine}}: Sniper variant is used by the "Omega" special forces group. (produced under license as the Fort-301)<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UBcVIFLzhU</ref>', 211 => '*{{flag|Vietnam}}: Uses '''Galil AR''' and '''Galil Sniper'''.<ref>http://www.baodatviet.vn/hinh-anh/201304/Bo-doi-Hai-quan-Viet-Nam-huan-luyen-2344875/?p=5</ref><ref>http://www.armyrecognition.com/february_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/israeli_iwi_gali_ace_31_ace_32_assault_rifles_to_replace_russian_ak-47_in_vietnamese_army_0202146.html</ref>', 212 => false, 213 => '==See also==', 214 => '*[[Rk 62]] - The Finnish weapon upon which the Galil is partly based.', 215 => '*[[AKM]]', 216 => '*[[IMI Tavor TAR-21]] - Another Israeli 5.56mm assault rifle', 217 => '*[[INSAS rifle]] - Indian 5.56&nbsp;mm caliber assault rifle', 218 => '*[[R4 assault rifle]] - South African licensed version', 219 => '*[[Vektor CR-21]] - A South African bullpup rifle based on the R4/Galil', 220 => '*[[Zastava M21]] - A Serbian 5.56mm caliber rifle based upon the Kalashnikov action.', 221 => false, 222 => '==References==', 223 => '{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}', 224 => false, 225 => '==Further reading==', 226 => '*{{cite book |last=Kokalis |first=Peter |year=2001 |title=Weapons Tests and Evaluations: The Best of Soldier of Fortune |publisher=Paladin Press |location=Boulder, CO |isbn=1-58160-122-0 }}', 227 => false, 228 => '==External links==', 229 => '{{Commons|Galil}}', 230 => '{{external media', 231 => '|align=right', 232 => '| video1 =[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpOIccUhitU Galil Golani 5.56×45mm Rifle]', 233 => '| video2 =[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfPNUy0Ac3c Video of an IMI Galil being fired]', 234 => '}}', 235 => '*[http://www.theakforum.net/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=5 The AK Forum Galil & Valmet Discussions]', 236 => '*[http://www.israel-weapon.com/?catid={813E02F8-D6E3-48B1-A0D4-171BBDD46E28} Israel Weapon Industries – manufacturer's page]', 237 => '*[http://zugzwanged.org/dat/weapons/docs/man/imi_galil.pdf Operator's Manual]', 238 => '*[http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/small_arms/galil/Galil.html Israeli-Weapons.com]', 239 => '*[http://www.nazarian.no/images/wep/700_465_galilopsman.pdf Galil 5.56 mm AR/ARM/SAR manual]', 240 => '*[http://www.sturmgewehr.com/bhinton/Galil/ Buddy Hinton collection]', 241 => '*[http://users.rcn.com/philistine/galil/Galil_Rifles.html Galil rifle information]', 242 => '*[http://world.guns.ru/assault/as23-e.htm Modern Firearms]', 243 => '*[http://remtek.com/arms/imi/galil/galil.htm REMTEK]', 244 => '*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_7_53/ai_n27260169/ Golani Sporter, Guns Magazine July 2007]', 245 => '{{IMI IWI smallarms}}', 246 => '{{AK47 derivatives}}', 247 => false, 248 => '{{DEFAULTSORT:Imi Galil}}', 249 => '[[Category:5.56 mm firearms]]', 250 => '[[Category:Weapons of Israel]]', 251 => '[[Category:Rifles of Israel]]', 252 => '[[Category:Light machine guns]]', 253 => '[[Category:Kalashnikov derivatives]]' ]