IWI Tavor vs Mk 13 rifle: Specs Compared

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IWI Tavor

Bullpup assault rifle

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IWI TavorLength

0.72 m

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Mk 13 rifleLength

1.207 m

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IWI Tavorlarger figure on 0 of 3

None

Mk 13 riflelarger figure on 3 of 3

Length+68%
Mass+58%
Range+136%

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Measured figures

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14 of 57 rows sourced on both sides

720mm

1.21m

Length+68%

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0.72 m

Length

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720 mm (28.3 in)^[source]

1.207 m

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Details

IWI Tavor and Mk 13 rifle configuration
Specification	IWI Tavor	Mk 13 rifle
Type	Bullpup assault rifle^[source]	—
Place of origin	Israel^[source]	—
In service	2001–present^[source]	2001–present^[source]
Used by	See Users^[source]	United States^[source]
Wars	South Thailand insurgency Gaza–Israel conflict Gaza War (2008–2009) 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict Gaza war Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Second Nagorno-Karabakh war Colombian conflict Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine

Designer	Israel Military Industries^[source]	Accuracy International / Remington Arms^[source]

Designed	1995–2003^[source]	—

Manufacturer	Israel Weapon Industries Also produced under IWI license by: PLR Systems , India RPC Fort (of Ukraine )^[source]	Accuracy International^[source]

Variants	See Variants^[source]	Mk 13 MOD 5 Mk 13 MOD 7^[source]

Cartridge	5.56×45mm NATO^[source]	.300 Winchester Magnum^[source]

Action	Long-stroke gas-operated , closed rotating bolt^[source]	Bolt action^[source]

Feed system	30-round detachable box STANAG magazine (5.56×45mm NATO)^[source]	5-round magazine (MOD 5)^[source]

Sights	Backup iron sights and integrated Picatinny rails are provided for the Meprolight MP 21, ITL MARS with integrated laser and IR pointer, Trijicon ACOG , EOTech holographic sight, and other optical sights^[source]	Nightforce Advanced Tactical Riflescope^[source]

Role	Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO ,^[source]	—

Source measurement	The IWI Tavor , previously designated as the Tavor TAR-21 (Tavor Assault Rifle – 21st century), is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO , designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) . It is part of the Tavor family of rifles, which have spawned many derivatives of the original design.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor TAR-21 can also be mounted with the M203 grenade launcher , designated as the GTAR-21. A compact variant with a 380 mm (15 in) barrel is also available, designated as the CTAR-21. A designated marksman rifle variant with a folding under-barrel bipod and Trijicon ACOG 4× magnification sight was also made but later phased out in favour for the Tavor TAR Flattop.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The first Tavor X95s were issued to new recruits of a main IDF infantry brigade in 2013, replacing the M16. In 2014 the IDF announced that in the future (from as early as the end of 2014) some infantry units could start to be issued some numbers of an improved X95, which will have a longer 38 cm (15 in) barrel (instead of the original 33 cm barrel) and a lighter trigger pull.^[source]IWI Tavor · History / Trials and service; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor is primarily chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and uses STANAG magazines , conversion kits for 9×19mm Parabellum and 5.45×39mm calibre are also available.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The IDF uses both 3.6-gram (55 gr) M193 and 4.0-gram (62 gr) M855 5.56×45mm rounds. M193 rounds are used by regular infantrymen for better terminal effects at shorter distances, while the heavier M855 is used by sharpshooters.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor barrels are made from CrMoV steel and cold-hammer-forged (CHF) on the premises of the IWI factory in Ramat HaSharon . The TAR-21 barrel is 18 inches (457 mm) in length and is chrome-lined for durability and corrosion resistance. The barrel features six grooves in a one in seven inch (178 mm) twist, or 32 calibres right hand twist rate .^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Barrel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage IWI produces the Tavor TAR-21 in different variations as outlined below.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor TAR-21 is the standard variant with a 457 mm (18 in) long barrel.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The CTAR-21 is a compact shorter 380 mm (15 in) barrel variant intended for commandos and special forces , but has become more favoured than the standard TAR-21 throughout the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21 / CTAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage With the use of a conversion kit, the X95 can be converted from a 5.56 mm assault rifle to a 9 mm submachine gun . A suppressor can also be added to the weapon, as part of the 9 mm conversion kit. A grenade launcher can also be attached to the X95.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor X95; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The IWI Tavor 7 is derived from the Tavor TAR. Essentially a battle rifle , chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is fully ambidextrous, features a 432 mm (17 in) barrel with a 730 mm (28.7 in) overall length. and a 508 mm (20 in) barrel with an 806 mm (31.7 in) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor 7; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fort-221 – Ukrainian produced version of the CTAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fort-222 – Ukrainian produced version of the STAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The semi-automatic Tavor Carbine (TC-21) was first made available for civilian customers to purchase in Canada from 2008. The Canadian civilian version initially shipped with the Mepro reflex sight and a slightly longer barrel to meet the Canadian requirement for non-restricted semi-automatic centrefire rifles to have a barrel length of at least 470 mm. Current versions are shipped with a full-length Picatinny rail, without optics. In Europe, the Czech company Zeleny Sport recently (December 2015) imported Israeli-made TC-21s, equipped with Mepro M5 or M21 reflex sight, which are now available for both civilian and law enforcement customers.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21, with a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB17-9 : 9×19 mm submachine gun with a 17 in (432 mm) barrel and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB18 : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 27 + 5 ⁄ 8 in (702 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB18RS : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 30 in (762 mm) overall length; integrated permanent 2 + 3 ⁄ 8 in muzzle brake and a 10-round magazine to be compliant with laws of certain states. ("RS" stands for Restricted State.)^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSIDF16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21 without a full-length rail, an integrated MEPRO 21 sight, and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length; meant to be a semi-automatic replica of the CTAR-21 issued to the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	—

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The IWI Tavor , previously designated as the Tavor TAR-21 (Tavor Assault Rifle – 21st century), is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO , designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) . It is part of the Tavor family of rifles, which have spawned many derivatives of the original design.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor TAR-21 can also be mounted with the M203 grenade launcher , designated as the GTAR-21. A compact variant with a 380 mm (15 in) barrel is also available, designated as the CTAR-21. A designated marksman rifle variant with a folding under-barrel bipod and Trijicon ACOG 4× magnification sight was also made but later phased out in favour for the Tavor TAR Flattop.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The first Tavor X95s were issued to new recruits of a main IDF infantry brigade in 2013, replacing the M16. In 2014 the IDF announced that in the future (from as early as the end of 2014) some infantry units could start to be issued some numbers of an improved X95, which will have a longer 38 cm (15 in) barrel (instead of the original 33 cm barrel) and a lighter trigger pull.^[source]IWI Tavor · History / Trials and service; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor is primarily chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and uses STANAG magazines , conversion kits for 9×19mm Parabellum and 5.45×39mm calibre are also available.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The IDF uses both 3.6-gram (55 gr) M193 and 4.0-gram (62 gr) M855 5.56×45mm rounds. M193 rounds are used by regular infantrymen for better terminal effects at shorter distances, while the heavier M855 is used by sharpshooters.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor barrels are made from CrMoV steel and cold-hammer-forged (CHF) on the premises of the IWI factory in Ramat HaSharon . The TAR-21 barrel is 18 inches (457 mm) in length and is chrome-lined for durability and corrosion resistance. The barrel features six grooves in a one in seven inch (178 mm) twist, or 32 calibres right hand twist rate .^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Barrel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

IWI produces the Tavor TAR-21 in different variations as outlined below.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor TAR-21 is the standard variant with a 457 mm (18 in) long barrel.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The CTAR-21 is a compact shorter 380 mm (15 in) barrel variant intended for commandos and special forces , but has become more favoured than the standard TAR-21 throughout the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21 / CTAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

With the use of a conversion kit, the X95 can be converted from a 5.56 mm assault rifle to a 9 mm submachine gun . A suppressor can also be added to the weapon, as part of the 9 mm conversion kit. A grenade launcher can also be attached to the X95.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor X95; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The IWI Tavor 7 is derived from the Tavor TAR. Essentially a battle rifle , chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is fully ambidextrous, features a 432 mm (17 in) barrel with a 730 mm (28.7 in) overall length. and a 508 mm (20 in) barrel with an 806 mm (31.7 in) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor 7; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fort-221 – Ukrainian produced version of the CTAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fort-222 – Ukrainian produced version of the STAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The semi-automatic Tavor Carbine (TC-21) was first made available for civilian customers to purchase in Canada from 2008. The Canadian civilian version initially shipped with the Mepro reflex sight and a slightly longer barrel to meet the Canadian requirement for non-restricted semi-automatic centrefire rifles to have a barrel length of at least 470 mm. Current versions are shipped with a full-length Picatinny rail, without optics. In Europe, the Czech company Zeleny Sport recently (December 2015) imported Israeli-made TC-21s, equipped with Mepro M5 or M21 reflex sight, which are now available for both civilian and law enforcement customers.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21, with a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB17-9 : 9×19 mm submachine gun with a 17 in (432 mm) barrel and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB18 : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 27 + 5 ⁄ 8 in (702 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB18RS : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 30 in (762 mm) overall length; integrated permanent 2 + 3 ⁄ 8 in muzzle brake and a 10-round magazine to be compliant with laws of certain states. ("RS" stands for Restricted State.)^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSIDF16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21 without a full-length rail, an integrated MEPRO 21 sight, and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length; meant to be a semi-automatic replica of the CTAR-21 issued to the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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Calibre	—	.308^[source]

Country of origin	—	United Kingdom^[source]

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