IMI Galil ARM 7.62
Israel Military Industries (IMI) · Battle Rifle · In Service · 1972
Also known as: Galil 7.62 ARM, Galil AR 7.62
Overview
The IMI Galil ARM 7.62 is the full-power 7.62x51mm NATO chambering of the Galil ARM (Assault Rifle and Machine-gun), the AK-pattern rotating-bolt rifle developed by Israel Military Industries from Yisrael Galili's design. The 7.62 ARM retains the heavy machined receiver, folding stock, integral folding bipod, carrying handle and wire-cutter of the 5.56mm ARM while firing the full-power NATO cartridge, giving it battle-rifle reach and penetration. It feeds from a 25-round steel box magazine and uses a long-stroke gas piston system derived from the Finnish RK 62 / Kalashnikov lineage.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4450 g (157.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1050 mm (41.34") |
| Folded Length | 810 mm (31.89") |
| Barrel Length | 535 mm (21.06") |
| Sight Radius | 475 mm (18.70") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 25 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 850 m/s (2789 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3420 J (2522 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 650 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Steel |
| Finish | Phosphate |
Calibers
- 7.62x51mm NATO · primary · 7.62mm NATO — also known as 7.62 NATO, .308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Selector Lever Safety
- Features: Folding Stock, Integral Bipod, Carrying Handle, Wire Cutter, Bottle Opener Handguard, Flip Aperture Rear Sight
Base model
Service history
Operators
- Estonian Defence Forces · adopted 1991
Conflicts
- South African Border War (1966-1990)
Production
Production years: 1972-present
7.62mm production was far smaller than the 5.56mm Galil family; the South African R4 service rifle is a licensed 5.56mm derivative
Origin
Country of origin: Israel
Designer: Yisrael Galili
Notes
The 7.62mm Galil was developed in parallel with the 5.56mm version; Israel ultimately adopted the 5.56mm ARM/SAR/AR, while the 7.62mm models found export users. The ARM is the heaviest, most fully-featured Galil variant, configured as a squad automatic with bipod and handguard handle.
Background
Galil's designers reportedly built a bottle opener into the handguard after troops were prying bottle caps off with the rifle's bipod legs and bending them.