Second Intifada 2006 Lebanon War Gaza War (2008–09) War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[2] Operation Protective Edge Russo-Ukrainian War 2023 Israel–Hamas war
Production history
Designer
Israel Military Industries
Designed
1985–1990
Manufacturer
Israel Weapon Industries made under license by Punj Lloyd Raksha Systems[3][4] Z111 Factory
Produced
1995–present
Variants
See Variants
Specifications
Mass
7.65 kg (16.9 lb) (Negev NG-5) 7.6 kg (17 lb) (Negev NG-7)
Length
1,020 mm (40 in) (stock extended) (Negev and Negev NG-5)
1,100 mm (43 in) (stock extended) (Negev NG-7)
Barrel length
460 mm (18 in) (Negev NG-5) 508 mm (20.0 in) (Negev NG-7)
Cartridge
5.56×45mm NATO (Negev and Negev NG-5) 7.62×51mm NATO (Negev NG-7)
Action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire
850–1050 RPM (Negev and Negev NG-5)
600–750 RPM (Negev NG-7)
Muzzle velocity
915 m/s (3,000 ft/s) (Negev and Negev NG-5) 860 m/s (2,800 ft/s) (Negev NG-7)
Effective firing range
300–1,000 m sight adjustments
Maximum firing range
1,200 m (1,300 yd)
Feed system
150-, 200-round disintegrating M27 ammunition belt, 35-round box magazine or STANAG NATO magazines (Negev and Negev NG-5) 100- and 125-round disintegrating M13 NATO ammunition belts (Negev NG-7)
Sights
Aperture with elevation drum, adjustable front post, folding tritium night sights, and a Picatinny rail for various optical sights.
The IWINegev (also known as the Negev NG-5) is a 5.56×45mm NATO light machine gun developed by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), formerly Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI).
In 2012, IWI introduced the Negev NG-7, which is chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. The NG stands for Next Generation. Both variants of the Negev are in service with the Israel Defense Forces.
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