Galil ACE
| ACE | |
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An ACE 32 (7.62×39mm)
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| Type |
Carbine Assault rifle Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2008–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars |
Colombian conflict Mexican Drug War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Israel Military Industries |
| Manufacturer |
Israel Weapon Industries |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge |
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| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire |
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| Muzzle velocity | 600 to 915 m/s (1,970 to 3,000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 to 500 m (330 to 550 yd) |
| Feed system |
Detachable box magazines:
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| Sights | Front post, rear diopter iron sights Picatinny rail for optical sights |
Israel Weapon Industries
(Formerly: Israel Military Industries)
Also produced under license by:
Detachable box magazines:
The IWI ACE (formerly IMI Galil ACE) is an Israeli family of rifles developed and originally manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI); it is currently manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) and also produced under license by FAMAE,Indumil,RPC Fort and Z111 Factory. It is produced in three calibres: 5.56×45mm NATO, 7.62×39mm, and 7.62×51mm NATO.
The ACE family is based upon the mechanism of the IMI Galil, but using a modernized design and materials to increase its accuracy and lower its weight, while maintaining the Galil's ergonomics, ease of maintenance and reliability under battle conditions. Emphasis was placed in particular in increasing its reliability and accuracy under adverse or battlefield conditions.
It is the main assault rifle of the Colombian army and Colombian police, for whom it is manufactured locally under license by Indumil. In addition, it has been selected as the future standard assault rifle of the Chilean Army and the People's Army of Vietnam.
The original Galil had weighed up to 9.6 lb (4.4 kg), depending on its variant, and this weight was criticized by the Israel Defense Forces. The heavy weight was a result of IMI having built the Galil rifle from a machined all-solid steel billet action in order to increase the structural integrity and survivability of the weapon.
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