| IWI Galil ACE | |
|---|---|
 Galil ACE 22 | |
| Type | Assault rifle Battle rifle |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2008–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Colombian conflict Mexican Drug War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Israel Military Industries |
| Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries (Formerly Israel Military Industries) Also produced under license by: |
| Produced | 2008–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 5.45×39mm 5.56×45mm NATO 7.62×39mm 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 620–880 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 600 to 915 m/s (1,970 to 3,000 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 to 500 m (330 to 550 yd) |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazines
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| Sights | Tritium front post and rear diopter iron sights, or Picatinny rail for various optical sights |
The IWI Galil ACE, also marketed as IWI ACE (or simply ACE), is a series of assault rifles and battle rifles originally developed and manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI). It is produced in three different calibres: 5.56×45mm NATO, 7.62×39mm and 7.62×51mm NATO.
IWI US also produced semi-automatic only variants of the Galil ACE. In 2020, a limited edition of the Galil ACE in 5.45×39mm was produced. IW US later introduced the Gen II line which introduced a free-floating M-LOK handguard and M4-style compatible buttstock in 2023.
The IWI Galil ACE series is based upon the original design of the IMI Galil, but instead utilises a modern design to increase its accuracy and lower its weight, while maintaining the original Galil's ergonomics, ease of maintenance and reliability under battle conditions.[1] In the design, emphasis was particularly placed on increasing the reliability and accuracy under adverse battlefield conditions.
The IWI Galil ACE has been adopted as a service rifle in multiple countries, such as the Chilean Army and People's Army of Vietnam. The Galil ACE is also manufactured under license by Indumil,[2] FAMAE,[3] RPC Fort[4] and Z111 Factory.[5]
- ^ Ortenzi, Paolo (29 May 2013). "Galil Ace 5.56". Small Arms Defense Journal. Volume 5. p. 1.
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- ^ "Chile quita poderosa arma al Perú". 27 June 2014. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014.
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- ^ "Israel Weapon Industries to begin assault rifle production in Vietnam - IHS Jane's 360". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014.