IWI Tavor X95

Israel Weapon Industries · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2009

Weight (empty)3300 g (116.4 oz)
Overall Length585 mm (23.03")
Barrel Length330 mm (12.99")
Height240 mm (9.45")
Width70 mm (2.76")
Magazine Capacity30 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity910 m/s (2986 fps)
Muzzle Energy1700 J (1254 ft·lbf)
Effective Range500 m (547 yd)
Frame MaterialPolymer

Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

The IWI Tavor X95 is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered primarily in 5.56x45mm NATO and produced by Israel Weapon Industries since 2009. Originally fielded as the Micro-Tavor (MTAR-21) and formally renamed Tavor X95 around 2013, the rifle is the current standard-issue service weapon of the Israel Defense Forces, having replaced the M4A1 carbine across the majority of infantry units. The X95 refines the original Tavor TAR-21 by relocating the magazine release to an AR-style position forwa...

Country of Origin: Israel

Designer: Israel Military Industries / IWI engineering team