IWI ARAD
| ARAD | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Carbine Assault rifle |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2019-present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries |
| Produced | 2019-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.86-3 kg (unloaded) |
| Length | 780 mm (292 mm barrel) 855 mm (368 mm barrel) 895 mm (406 mm barrel) |
| Barrel length | 292 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 |
| Action | Short-stroke gas piston |
| Rate of fire | 700-1100 rounds/minute |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG magazine |
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.
Design
[edit]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]
Variants
[edit]Arad 5
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]The IWI Arad 7 DMR 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
[edit]
Brazil: São Paulo military police,[2] Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State[6]Military Police of Espírito Santo State[7]
Chile: Special forces units[2]
Ecuador: Special forces units,[2] Ecuadorian Army[8]
Israel: Yamam (Israel's National Counter-Terrorism Unit)[2]
Italy: 17th Raiders Wing[9]
Philippines: Presidential Security Group - 358 units procured and registered for the performance of their duties. Some units distributed to 10th Infantry Division aka Task Force Davao.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]
- ^ a b "WORLD EXCLUSIVE: IWI ARAD Hands-On Review". All Outdoor. 2019-09-05. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ a b c d e Popenker, Maxim (2023-01-14). "The IWI ARAD assault rifle (Israel)". Modern Firearms. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ Moss, Matthew (2019-09-04). "BREAKING: IWI Introduce the ARAD Rifle". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ Eger, Chris. "IWI Announces New ARAD Piston Rifle in 5.56,.300 BLK :". Guns.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ "The ARAD". IWI. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ Carrilho, Maurício. "PMERJ anuncia que fuzil israelense IWI fará parte do arsenal da corporação" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ PRODEST; PMES. "Polícia Militar recebe 300 carabinas Arad". PMES (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Ecuador's Army acquires 5,700 Israeli-made IWI Arad rifles". The Rio Times. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Buan, Lian (2023-12-09). "Duterte got licenses for over 300 guns 2 weeks before his term ended". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-11-21.