IWI ARAD
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The ARAD is an assault rifle designed in 2019 by Israel Weapon Industries, named after the Israeli city of Arad.[1] It is primarily designed for export purposes, and is not intended to replace the IWI Tavor X95 currently in service with the Israel Defense Forces.[1] However, the Arad was adopted by the YAMAM, Israel's National Counter-Terror Unit, after it was found best in tests held by the unit.
| ARAD | |
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| Type | Carbine Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2019-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries |
| Produced | 2019-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.86-3 kg (unloaded) |
| Length | 780 mm (292 mm barrel) 855 mm (368 mm barrel) 895 mm (406 mm barrel) |
| Barrel length | 292 mm (11.5 inches) 368 mm (14.5 inches) 406 mm (16 inches) |
| Cartridge | .300 Blackout 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Action | Short-stroke gas piston |
| Rate of fire | 700-1100 rounds/minute |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |
Design
The ARAD is an assault rifle visually similar to the AR-15,[2] though it uses a short-stroke gas piston, rather than the direct impingement system seen in the AR-15.[3] It is chambered in either 5.56×45mm NATO or .300 AAC Blackout and is designed to be modular, allowing a change of caliber through a quick-change barrel.[4] All of its metal parts are corrosion-resistant.[5]
Variants
Arad 5
The IWI Arad is a modular assault rifle designed and manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries.
- Caliber: 5.56×45mm NATO and .300 BLK.
- Weight: 2.85–3.07 kg empty, depending on barrel length.
- Barrel length: 11.5 inches, 14.5 inches
- Rifling twist: 1:7 twist rate
- Effective range: 300–500 meters.
Arad 7
The IWI Arad 7 is a heavier battle rifle variant of the Arad.
- Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO or 6.5mm Creedmoor.
- Weight: 4.15–4.55 kg empty, depending on barrel length.
- Barrel length: 14.5 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches, and 20 inches.
- Rifling twist: 1:12 twist rate.
- Effective range: 300–1000 meters.
Arad 7 DMR
The IWI Arad 7 DMR is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle variant of the Arad 7.
- Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO or 6.5 Creedmoor.
- Weight: 4.27–4.46 kg empty, depending on barrel length.
- Barrel: The Arad features a quick-change barrel system. Available barrel lengths are 16 inches and 20 inches. The barrel is cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined for improved accuracy and lifespan (approximately 20,000 rounds). The barrel is free-floated for enhanced accuracy.
- Rifling twist: 1:10 twist rate.
- Effective range: 500–1000 meters.
Users
Brazil: São Paulo military police,[2] Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State[6]Military Police of Espírito Santo State[7]
Chile: Special forces units[2]
Ecuador: Special forces units,[2] Ecuadorian Army[8]
Israel: Yamam (Israel's National Counter-Terrorism Unit)[2]
Italy: 17th Raiders Wing[9]
Philippines: Presidential Security Group - 358 units procured and registered for the performance of their duties. Some units distributed to 10th Infantry Division aka Task Force Davao.[10]
Peru: Peruvian Armed Forces - These rifles are fully assembled in Peru under the Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with the Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) in March 2023 by the Army Weapons and Ammunition Factory (FAME SAC).[11]
See also
References
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