IWI Tavor STAR-21

Israel Weapon Industries · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2002

Weight (empty)3800 g (134.0 oz)
Overall Length726 mm (28.58")
Barrel Length457 mm (17.99")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismRotating Bolt
Muzzle Velocity940 m/s (3084 fps)
Muzzle Energy1767 J (1303 ft·lbf)
Effective Range550 m (601 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

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