IWI Galil MAR (Micro Assault Rifle / Micro-Galil)

Compact Assault Rifle / Carbine

Israel | 1995

"The Israeli Galil MAR is similar in scope and function to the Soviet AKS-74U shortened assault rifle and based on the full-size Galil rifle."

Right side view of the Israeli IMI Galil MAR Micro-Assault Rifle

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The Galil MAR (Micro-Assault Rifle) is nothing more than a highly compact form of the excellent Galil automatic rifle system. The MAR was introduced in 1995 and intended for use by special forces operatives who could appreciate a compact, close-in fighting weapon system based on a proven action. Like the Galil rifle before it, the MAR utilizes the widely-accepted 5.56x45mm NATO standard cartridge and fires from a 35-round curved detachable box magazine. The internal workings of the MAR mimic the function of the full-size Galil to a tee making it an economical development. Categorically, the MAR is more akin to a submachine gun system though still firing a rifle-caliber cartridge in the 5.56mm.

Compared to the standard Galil, the MAR utilizes a much shorter barrel assembly measuring just 7.68 inches over that of the original's 18 inch form. As such, the foregrip is also made much shorter, producing a design that measures no more than 27 inches in length. With its foldable steel stock, the MAR can see its overall length reduced to 17.5 inches. All other functionality remains the same - the charging handle, fire selector and ejection port are all set to the right side of the gun body. The trigger unit, pistol grip and magazine functions remain faithful to the original. Optics and accessories are optional.

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The MAR features a cyclic rate-of-fire nearing 650 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of approximately 2,330 feet per second.

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Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the IWI Galil MAR (Micro Assault Rifle / Micro-Galil). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

650
Rounds-Per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire

2,329 ft/sec
710 m/sec
Muzzle Velocity

Physical
The physical qualities of the IWI Galil MAR (Micro Assault Rifle / Micro-Galil). Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.

690 mm
27.17 in
O/A Length

195 mm
7.68 in
Barrel Length

6.50 lb
2.95 kg
Weight

Gas-Operated; Rotating Bolt
Action

5.56x45mm NATO
Caliber(s)

35-round detachable box magazine
Feed

Adjustable Iron; Optional Optics
Sights

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the IWI Galil MAR (Micro Assault Rifle / Micro-Galil) Compact Assault Rifle / Carbine family line.

Galil MAR - Base Series Designation based on the original, full-size IMI Galil automatic weapon.

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the IWI Galil MAR (Micro Assault Rifle / Micro-Galil). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national small arms listing.

Contractor(s): Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) (fmr Israeli Military Industries (IMI)) - Israel

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Right side view of the Israeli IMI Galil MAR Micro-Assault Rifle

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