NEGEV LMG (Light Machine Gun) 5.56mm

Models:NEGEV LMG StandardNEGEV LMG SF

The NEGEV is a light weight advanced machine gun. The NEGEV is very reliable under adverse and extreme enviromental conditions.

The NEGEV is the standard IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Light Machine Gun.

The NEGEV has been battle proven all over the world and meets modern battlefield demands. One extraordinary feature is the semi-automatic safety, allowing the NEGEV to be used also in CQB (close quarter battle) operations safely.

The NEGEV 5.56mm Light Machine Gun is an open bolt LMG, that can be fed by belt, assault drum or a NATO/GALIL magazine.

The NEGEV includes the IWI ELOG component, which is an innovative computer based, light weapons inventory control and maintenance tool for field armorer level.

Its main features are:• The NEGEV includes a semi automatic mode that enables accurate and fast controlled fire for close quarter battle or an automatic mode that allows maximum firepower for infantry combat• The NEGEV has the possibility to use standard Nato magazines, GALIL magazines, belt or drum• The NEGEV can be fired from a variety of mounts, special helicopter airborne mount, vehicle or sea crafts mounts• There are four safety mechanisms that minimize the chances of uncontrolled fire• The NEGEV is equipped with picattiny rails for optical devices• Tritium night sights are installed, enabling firing in dim light conditions• The NEGEV bipod is extremely robust and durable• The NEGEV has a gas regulator for rate of fire adjustment• The NEGEV can be quickly dismantled on the field for maintenance

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NEGEV LMG SF

Models NEGEV LMG NEGEV LMG SFMechanical Features Ammunition 5.56x45mm - NATO (M855(SS109)/M193)

Operation Gas on a piston head, Rotating Bolt Locking

Firing mode Semi-auto, Auto

Feeding Belt from Assault drum or Box, Magazine

Assault drum capacity 150, 200 rds.

Barrel rifling 6 RH Grooves, 1:7” twist

Weight (Kg)Weapon only 7.7 7.5

Length (mm)Barrel 460 (18") 330 (13")

Overall - stock extended 1020 890

Firing characteristicsMuzzle velocity (approx.) (m/sec) 915 850

Rate of fire (approx.) (rds/min)

850 - 1050 (reg. position 1, magazine)

850 - 1050 (reg. position 2, belt)

950 - 1150 (reg. position 3, belt) - extreme conditions

SightSight line radius 440

Front sight Post type (Adj. for windage & elevation)

Standard and Optional Accessories®

LaserDesignator

Magazine

MEPRO 21Reflex Sight

AssaultDrum

AssaultGrip

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