IWI ARAD

Country: IsraelManufacturer: Israel Weapon Industries

«ARAD-15»
Assault rifleIsrael2018In service

Next-generation AR-15 assault carbine developed by IWI in 5.56×45 NATO: monolithic alloy receiver, M-LOK free-float handguard, improved bolt carrier with reinforced extractor and FAB Defense stock, aimed at civilian/law-enforcement markets as a complement to the Tavor.

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ID — IWI-ARAD
Designation

IWI ARAD

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
Caliber
5.56×45 NATO

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Identity

Designation
IWI ARAD
Alias
ARAD-15
Manufacturer
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
Country
Israel
Year
2018
Category
Assault rifle
Status
In service

Ballistics

Caliber
5.56×45 NATO
Muzzle velocity
880 m/s
Rate of fire
~800 rpm
Effective range
500 m
Maximum range
600 m

Dimensions

Barrel length
292 mm
Overall length
740 / 820 mm
Empty weight
2.9 kg

Mechanics

Operating system
Sottrazione di gas con presa diretta (AR-15)
Bolt / action
Otturatore rotante a 7 alette

Feed

System
Caricatore STANAG bifilare
Standard capacity
30 rounds

Fire modes

SafeSemi-autoAuto

Historical profile

The ARAD was unveiled by IWI in 2018 as a response to the growing global demand for high-quality AR-15 platforms, leveraging experience gained with the Tavor and the Galil ACE.

It has been adopted by police forces in Latin America (notably Mexico, hence the SDN markings visible on the receiver) and by private contractors as a standard service carbine.

Variants

ARAD 11.5"ARAD 13"ARAD 16"

Main users

Mexico · Israel · various private operators

Key components

  • ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
  • ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
  • ●Grip — Primary grip.
  • ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
  • ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.

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