Negev NG-5 Israeli 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
Negev NG-5
Light Machine Gun
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Basic Information
Name
Negev NG-5 Israeli 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
Designation
Negev NG-5
Alternate Designation
Negev NG-5
Equipment Type
Light Machine Gun
Manufacturer
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
Date of Introduction
1997
Description
The Negev NG-5 Israeli 5.56mm Light Machine Gun is a light machine gun chambered in a 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge. It has a barrel length of 460 mm and two operation modes; semi-automatic for accurate and fast controlled fire, and fully automatic for maximum firepower.
Variants
Negev NG-5 SF
A compact variant of the Negev NG-5. It uses a shorter barrel and is primarily fitted with the (Negev assault grip).
Negev NG-7
A general-purpose machine gun is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge.
Negev NG-7 SF
A compact variant of the Negev NG-7. It uses a shorter barrel and is primarily fitted with a side grip (Negev assault grip).
System
Alternate Designation
Negev NG-5
Type
Light Machine Gun
Caliber
5.56 mm
Manufacturer
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)
Action
Gas operated, rotating bolt
Gas Regulator
The Negev's adjustable gas regulator has three settings:
setting "1" is used exclusively when feeding from a magazine (rate of fire in this mode is around 850–1,050 rounds per minute).
setting "2" is used in normal operating conditions when feeding from a belt (rate of fire in this mode is also around 850–1,050 rounds per minute).
setting "3" which is used under adverse operating conditions, such as in the presence of dust, dirt or heavy fouling (rate of fire in this mode is around 950–1,150 rounds per minute).
Rate of Fire
850–1,050 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
915 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
1,200 m
Effective Firing Range
300–1,000 m
Feed System
150-, 200-round disintegrating M27 ammunition belt, 35-round box magazine or STANAG NATO magazines.
Sights
Aperture with elevation drum, adjustable front post, folding tritium night sights, and a Picatinny rail for various optical sights
Dimensions
Length, Stock Extended
1,020 mm
Length, Stock folded
810 mm
Barrel Length
460 mm
Weight
7.65 kg
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.56 mm
Cartridge
5.56×45mm NATO
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
Machine Guns
Land > Infantry Weapons > Machine Guns
Filter Label
N
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
7.65 kg
Operators (23)
Israel
Ukraine
India
Brazil
Azerbaijan
Cameroon
Colombia
Congo, Republic of the
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Cyprus
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Georgia
Kenya
Mexico
North Macedonia
Paraguay
Philippines
Senegal
Tanzania
Thailand
Vietnam
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