Colt M4A1 vs IWI Uzi
Colt M4A1 and IWI Uzi are both rifle & long arms, compared here on public specifications. The Colt M4A1 leads on effective range (500 vs 200 m).
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Effective range (m) | 500 m ✓ | 200 m |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 950 rpm ✓ | 600 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | 884 m/s ✓ | 400 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 5.6 mm | 9 mm |
| Ammunition | 30 | 32 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 0.84 m | 0.64 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 3 kg | 4 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $1,100 | $800 ✓ |
| Units built | 2,000,000 | 10,000,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 60 | 90 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The IWI Uzi has the lower public unit-cost figure at 800 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher effective range? +
The Colt M4A1 has the higher effective range at 500 m.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Colt M4A1 has the higher rate of fire at 950 rpm.
Which has the higher muzzle velocity? +
The Colt M4A1 has the higher muzzle velocity at 884 m/s.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The IWI Uzi has the higher ammunition at 32.
Which has the higher units built? +
The IWI Uzi has the higher units built at 10,000,000.
Is the Colt M4A1 better than the IWI Uzi? +
On the public specs we track, Colt M4A1 and IWI Uzi are closely matched, Colt M4A1 leads on effective range, rate of fire, muzzle velocity, while IWI Uzi leads on unit cost, ammunition, units built. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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