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Galil ACE
A modernized successor to the original Galil rifle, offered in 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm and 7.62x51mm chamberings with modular rail furniture and an adjustable folding stock. Adopted by multiple Latin American, African and Asian militaries as a rugged, Kalashnikov-derived infantry rifle.
In service since 2008 · 15 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
500
m range
650
rpm
920
m/s
30
rds
💲 ≈ $1,500 (public figure)
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Widely fielded · 15 operators
In service since 2008. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Effective range
Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope.
- 500 m Stronger than 52% of rifles
- Rate of fire
Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability.
- 650 rpm Stronger than 31% of rifles
- Muzzle velocity
Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.
- 920 m/s Stronger than 77% of rifles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Main armament
Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.
- 5.56×45 mm NATO
- Caliber
Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.
- 5.6 mm
- Ammunition
Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.
- 30 Stronger than 58% of rifles
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 0.89 m
- Empty weight
Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.
- 4 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 1
- Barrel length
Barrel length — longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling.
- 460 mm
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Unit cost
Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.
- $1,500 Stronger than 76% of rifles
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 15 Stronger than 55% of rifles
Specifications compiled from public IWI and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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How many crew does the IWI Galil ACE require? +
The IWI Galil ACE requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the IWI Galil ACE? +
The IWI Galil ACE's primary weapon is the 5.56×45 mm NATO.
What is the IWI Galil ACE used for? +
The IWI Galil ACE is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the IWI Galil ACE? +
The IWI Galil ACE is operated by 15 countries.
How much does the IWI Galil ACE cost? +
The IWI Galil ACE has an approximate unit cost of 1,500 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.
