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The ARAD is an assault rifle designed in 2019 by Israel Weapon Industries, named after the Israeli city of Arad.[1] It is primarily designed for export purposes, and is not intended to replace the IWI Tavor X95 currently in service with the Israel Defense Forces.[1] However, the Arad was adopted by the YAMAM, Israel's National Counter-Terror Unit, after it was found best in tests held by the unit.

ARAD
TypeCarbine
Assault rifle
Place of originIsrael
Service history
In service2019-present
Used bySee Users
Production history
Designed2019
ManufacturerIsrael Weapon Industries
Produced2019-present
Specifications
Mass2.86-3 kg (unloaded)
Length780 mm (292 mm barrel)
855 mm (368 mm barrel)
895 mm (406 mm barrel)
Barrel length292 mm (11.5 inches)
368 mm (14.5 inches)
406 mm (16 inches)
Cartridge.300 Blackout
5.56×45mm NATO
7.62×51mm NATO
6.5 Creedmoor
ActionShort-stroke gas piston
Rate of fire700-1100 rounds/minute
Feed system30-round detachable STANAG magazine

Design

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The ARAD is an assault rifle visually similar to the AR-15,[2] though it uses a short-stroke gas piston, rather than the direct impingement system seen in the AR-15.[3] It is chambered in either 5.56×45mm NATO or .300 AAC Blackout and is designed to be modular, allowing a change of caliber through a quick-change barrel.[4] All of its metal parts are corrosion-resistant[5].

Arad 5

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The IWI Arad is a modular assault rifle designed and manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries.

  • Caliber: 5.56×45mm NATO and .300 BLK.
  • Weight: 2.85–3.07 kg empty, depending on barrel length.
  • Barrel length: 11.5 inches, 14.5 inches
  • Rifling twist: 1:7 twist rate
  • Effective range: 300–500 meters.

Arad 7

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The IWI Arad 7 is a heavier battle rifle variant of the Arad.

  • Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO or 6.5mm Creedmoor.
  • Weight: 4.15–4.55 kg empty, depending on barrel length.
  • Barrel length: 14.5 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches, and 20 inches.
  • Rifling twist: 1:12 twist rate.
  • Effective range: 300–1000 meters.

Arad 7 DMR

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The IWI Arad 7 DMR (Designated marksman rifle) is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle variant of the Arad 7.

  • Caliber: 7.62×51mm NATO or 6.5 Creedmoor.
  • Weight: 4.27–4.46 kg empty, depending on barrel length.
  • Barrel: The Arad features a quick-change barrel system. Available barrel lengths are 16 inches and 20 inches. The barrel is cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined for improved accuracy and lifespan (approximately 20,000 rounds). The barrel is free-floated for enhanced accuracy.
  • Rifling twist: 1:10 twist rate.
  • Effective range: 500–1000 meters.

Users

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Map of IWI Arad users.

See also

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References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to IWI Arad.
  1. ^ a b "WORLD EXCLUSIVE: IWI ARAD Hands-On Review". All Outdoor. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  2. ^ a b c d e Popenker, Maxim (2023-01-14). "The IWI ARAD assault rifle (Israel)". Modern Firearms. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  3. ^ Moss, Matthew (2019-09-04). "BREAKING: IWI Introduce the ARAD Rifle". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  4. ^ Eger, Chris. "IWI Announces New ARAD Piston Rifle in 5.56,.300 BLK :". Guns.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  5. ^ "The ARAD". IWI. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  6. ^ Carrilho, Maurício. "PMERJ anuncia que fuzil israelense IWI fará parte do arsenal da corporação" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  7. ^ PRODEST; PMES. "Polícia Militar recebe 300 carabinas Arad". PMES (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  8. ^ "Ecuador's Army acquires 5,700 Israeli-made IWI Arad rifles". The Rio Times. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  9. ^ Boguslavsky, Eyal (2022-11-15). "A first in Italy: Israeli Arad assault rifles & Negev machine guns in army service". Israel Defense. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  10. ^ Buan, Lian (2023-12-09). "Duterte got licenses for over 300 guns 2 weeks before his term ended". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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