Israel Weapon Industries · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2002
| Weight (empty) | 3800 g (134.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 726 mm (28.58") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 940 m/s (3084 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1767 J (1303 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The IWI Tavor STAR-21 (also known as Sharsheret, meaning 'chain' in Hebrew) is a designated marksman variant of the Tavor TAR-21 bullpup assault rifle. Developed by Israel Weapon Industries for the Israel Defense Forces, the STAR-21 features a heavier, longer 18-inch barrel optimized for accuracy at extended ranges, an integrated folding bipod, and a Picatinny rail configured for mounting magnified optics such as the Trijicon ACOG 4x scope. The bullpup configuration gives the STAR-21 a remarkabl...
Country of Origin: Israel
Designer: Zalmen Shebs