IWI Carmel
| IWI Carmel | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assault rifle Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries |
| Unit cost | $1,799 USD (MSRP) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.125 lb (without magazine) |
| Length |
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The IWI Carmel is an assault rifle designed and manufactured by Israeli Weapon Industries.[1][2] It was first revealed at the LAAD Defense & Security exhibition in Rio in April 2019.[3]
A semi-automatic only variant was introduced by IWI US, intended for the U.S. commercial market.
Design details
[edit]The IWI Carmel is a short-stroke, gas-piston operated rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm, similar to the CZ BREN 2 and the FN SCAR-L. The free-floating barrel is chrome lined and cold hammer-forged, with a 1:7 twist rate and available in a variety of barrel lengths: 10.5", 12", 14.5" and 16". The rifle features fully ambidextrous firing controls, an adjustable gas regulator, and a foldable polymer buttstock. It is compatible with any STANAG magazine, and available in black or desert tan.[4]
At the SHOT Show in January 2023, IWI revealed a variant for the U.S. civilian market, with a 16" barrel and a M-LOK handguard replacing the original MIL-STD 1913 handguard.[5][6] The overall length measures 37.25 inches (stock fully extended) and weighs 8 lb 2 oz unloaded.[7] MSRP for the rifle is US$1,799.
References
[edit]- ^ "IWI Carmel, a new 5.56 assault rifle from Israel". IWI. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "IWI 2021–2022 Products Catalog - Over 85 Years of Experience and Excellence". iwi.net. Archived from the original on 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (2019-04-05). "IWI Carmel, a new 5.56 semi-automatic rifle from Israel". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Wire, News (2023-04-15). "IWI's Carmel Rifle -- NRA 2023". Gun Reviews and News | GunsAmerica.com/Digest. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "[SHOT 2023] The IWI Carmel Rifle is Coming to the USA -". The Firearm Blog. 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | New For 2023: IWI US Carmel". An Official Journal Of The NRA. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Carmel 5.56 NATO Semiautomatic Gas Piston Rifle | IWI US". IWI US, Inc. |. 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
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