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| Specification | IWI Negev | LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System |
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| Type | Light machine gun[source] | Assault rifle Battle rifle[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Type |
| Place of origin | Israel[source] | United States[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Place of origin |
| In service | 1997–present[source] | 2015 - present[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · In service |
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1,020 mm (40 in) (stock extended) (Negev and Negev NG-5) 1,100 mm (43 in) (stock extended) (Negev NG-7)[source]
LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Length · "Maximum"
Single source914 mm (36.0 in) ("Maximum")[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Length
Negev NG-5
Single sourceNegev NG-7
Single sourceSTrL-7,62VN
Single source7.65 kg (16.9 lb) (Negev NG-5) 7.6 kg (17 lb) (Negev NG-7) 7.4 kg (16 lb) (STrL-7,62VN)[source]
LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Mass · Empty
Single source3.3kg (empty)[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Mass
Negev NG-5
Single sourceNegev NG-7
Single source460 mm (18 in) (Negev NG-5) 508 mm (20.0 in) (Negev NG-7)[source]
L129A2 exact named variant; not a sibling record · Barrel length
Single sourceStgw 25 exact named variant; not a sibling record · Barrel length
Single sourceNegev and Negev NG-5
Single sourceNegev NG-7
Single source850–1050 RPM (Negev and Negev NG-5) 600–750 RPM (Negev NG-7)[source]
Negev and Negev NG-5
Single sourceNegev NG-7
Single sourceSTrL-7,62VN
Single source915 m/s (3,000 ft/s) (Negev and Negev NG-5) 860 m/s (2,800 ft/s) (Negev NG-7) 735 m/s (2,410 ft/s) (STrL-7,62VN)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Wars | Second Intifada 2006 Lebanon War Gaza War (2008–2009) War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Operation Protective Edge Russo-Ukrainian War Gaza war 2025 Cambodia–Thailand conflict[source] | — |
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| Designer | Israel Military Industries[source] | Lewis Machine & Tool Company[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Designer |
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| Designed | 1985–1990[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries made under license by PLR Systems , India Z111 Factory (licensed components and derived copies)[source] | Lewis Machine & Tool Company[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Manufacturer |
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| Produced | 1995–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO (Negev and Negev NG-5) 7.62×51mm NATO (Negev NG-7) 7.62×39mm (STrL-7,62VN)[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×51mm NATO 6.5mm Creedmoor[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Cartridge The MARS-L (light) assault rifle variants are chambered for the 5.56×45mm NATO intermediate cartridge , and the MARS-H (heavy) battle rifle and designated marksman rifle variants for the 7.62×51mm NATO , 6.5 mm Creedmoor or similar fully powered cartridges .[source]Design · explicit MARS-L/MARS-H cartridge scope MARS-H based designated marksman variant, chambered in 6.5 mm Creedmoor .[source]L129A2 · explicit MARS-L/MARS-H cartridge scope Swiss MARS-H-based designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO.[source]7.62mm Zf Stgw 20 · explicit MARS-L/MARS-H cartridge scope LMT's MRGG-A is a member of its Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System-Heavy (MARS-H) family, which are commonly described as AR-10-style rifles, but is chambered to fire the 6.5mm Creedmoor round.[source]MK24 Mid-Range Gas Gun-Assault · explicit MARS-L/MARS-H cartridge scope |
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| Action | Gas-operated , rotating bolt[source] | Gas-operated , rotating bolt (internal piston, not direct impingement ) or Short-stroke piston[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Action |
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| 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) M43 -cartridge box magazine, drum magazine or RPD 's 100-round non-disintegrating ammuntion belt (STrL-7,62VN)[source] | 5.56×45mm NATO : 30-round detachable box magazine 7.62×51mm NATO 20-round detachable box magazine[source]LMT Modular Ambidextrous Rifle System · Feed system |
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| Sights | Aperture with elevation drum, adjustable front post, folding tritium night sights, and a Picatinny rail for various optical sights.[source] | — |
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| Role | 5.56×45mm NATO light machine gun[source] | — |
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| Source measurement | The IWI Negev (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).[source]IWI Negev · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In 2012, IWI introduced the Negev NG-7, a variant 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 .[source]IWI Negev · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage During the weapon's initial development a barrel with a 1 in (25 mm) (1:12 in) rifling twist rate was also planned, adapted for the lightweight M193 cartridge. Additionally, a multifunction muzzle device was designed, used to launch rifle grenades.[source]IWI Negev · Design details / Barrel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Negev's iron sights (closed-type) consist of a front post (adjustable for both windage and elevation) and a rear aperture sight with an elevation adjustment drum, with 300 to 1,000 m range settings in 100 m increments. The sight line radius is 440 millimeters (17.3 in). The Negev is equipped with tritium sights for night-time operations, the vials are embedded into the front and rear sights, with a night sight exposed on the rear aperture.[source]IWI Negev · Design details / Sights and hardware / Sights; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In the Indian Army service, the force selected the MEPRO X6 telescopic sight , which has a fixed 6x magnification, from Meprolight as the dedicated daytime optic. Meprolight signed a technology transfer agreement with India's RRP Defense who will produce the system in India, supply them to Bharat Electronics , the primary contractor for the sights. This can enhance the effective firing range to 1,000 m.[source]IWI Negev · Design details / Sights and hardware / Sights; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The standard Negev is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO , optimized for the SS109 cartridge. The Negev NG-7 and 7 ULMG variants are chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO .[source]IWI Negev · Design details / Ammunition; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Negev 7 ULMG and ULMG SF, can be converted to 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridge by changing barrels; and feed from standard M13 disintegrating links.[source]IWI Negev · Design details / Ammunition; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage In late 2024, Vietnam revealed a local Negev variant, designated as the STrL-7,62VN ( Vietnamese : Súng Trung Liên - 7,62mm Việt Nam , lit. ' Medium Machine Gun - 7,62mm Viet Nam ' ), being the first product utilizing the Negev platform but chambered in 7.62×39mm . Likely becoming the country's next standard-issued light machine gun succeeding the obsoleted RPD machine guns , STrL-7,62VN is compatible to both AK / STV / RPK 's magazines and RPD's 100-round non-disintegrating belt , using a soft belt box instead of RPD's heavy metal drum container.[source]IWI Negev · Design details / Ammunition; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev (1997–2012) – Released in 1997. It has a barrel length of 460 mm (18.11 inches) and can be fired either in semi or fully automatic. The pre-NG Negev came with a folding, fixed length skeleton stock, that is still available.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev SF (1997–2012) – The Negev SF, or "Commando" version, is a compact variant of the Negev. It uses a shorter barrel and is primarily fitted with a side grip (NEGEV Assault Grip). It has a barrel length of 330 mm (12.99 inches).[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev SF (2012–present) – A compact variant of the Negev NG-5. It uses a shorter barrel and is primarily fitted with the Negev assault grip. It has a barrel length of 330 mm (13 in). The Negev NG-5 SF has been renamed to the Negev SF. The updated Negev SF has a folding adjustable stock, with adjustable cheek well.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev NG-7 (2012–present) – Chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It has a barrel length of 508 mm (20.0 inches) and is select-fire. It is fed by a 100- or 125-round assault drum magazine containing disintegrating M13 NATO standard ammunition belts or NATO standard ammunition belts and has two gas regulator settings as the possibility for box magazine feeding was omitted. The IWI eLog weapon-embedded sensor module was added to collect and store data on the actual use of the weapons for more efficient maintenance management and servicing by armourers.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev NG-7 SF (2012–present) – A compact variant of the Negev NG-7. It uses a shorter barrel and is primarily fitted with a side grip (Negev assault grip). It has a barrel length of 420 mm (16.5 inches).[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev NG-7 SF 13 (2012–present) – Identical to the NG-7 SF but with a 330 mm (13.0 in) barrel.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev 7 ULMG (2023–present) – Released in 2023, based on customer feedback for a lighter alternative to the NG-7. The ULMG is fitted with the same barrel as the NG-7 SF, a 420 mm (16.5 in) long barrel that is shorter than NG-7, and it is 1.4 kg lighter than the NG-7. The ULMG can be converted to 6.5mm Creedmoor by changing barrels.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Negev 7 ULMG SF – a compact variant of the Negev 7 ULMG, fitted with a 330 mm (13.0 in) long barrel.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage STrL5.56 – a Vietnamese copy of the Negev NG-5, chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO , shown publicly in 2024. Product of Z111 Factory .[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage STrL-7,62VN – another Vietnamese Z111 copy of the Negev, however is chambered in 7.62×39mm . It is weighted 7.4 kg, featuring fluted quick-change barrel with an undisclosed length. Also shown publicly in 2024.[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The weapon system HAS demonstrated autonomous target acquisition in challenging mountain environments with accuracy at 600 m (660 yd) and can identify and track targets up to 300 m (330 yd).[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The initial tests were conducted in Roorkee on April 5, followed by the high-altitude trials conducted at 14,500 ft (4,400 m).[source]IWI Negev · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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Stgw 25K exact named variant; not a sibling record · Barrel length
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