IWI Negev SF

The Negev SF is a shorter and lighter version of the standard Negev light machine gun, known also as The Negev Commando And the Assault Negev. After the privatization of the Magen Light Weapon Division when company`s name was changed to Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) the name of the Negev Commando was changed as well to Negev SF (Special Forces). On this model the barrel is shortened to 330 mm (13.0 in), a bipod is optional and the stock folds to the left side, so that the overall length with the butt folded is only 680 mm (26.8 in). For the assault role a side-mounted forward grip is provided for the user`s left hand, allowing the weapon to be fired from the hip. Weight of the Negev SF with a 150-round drum is 9.55 kg (21.1 lb). Vehicle, AFV and helicopter mountings are available. This variant underwent trials with IDF special forces during late 1998.

Weapontype:
Special Forces Machine Gun

Manufacturer:
Israel Weapon Industries Ltd, POB 1044, Ramat Hasharon 47100, Israel, Tel: +972-3548-5617 E-Mail: imimrktg@imi-israel.com Fax: +972-3548-6125

Operation:
Gas operated, rotating bolt

Cartridge:
5.56mm NATO

Weight:
with a 150-round drum, 9.55 kg (21.1 lb)

Length:
780 mm (30.7 in) stock deployed / 680 mm (26.8 in) stock folded

Barrel:
330 mm (13.0 in)

Magazine Capacity:
150-round M27 ammunition belt or 35-round box magazine

Feed system:
Belt or Box

Sights:
Aperture, with elevation drum and adjustable front post, folding tritium night sights, various optional optics via picatinny rail

Rate of fire:
850–1,150 rounds/min

Muzzle Velocity:
850 m/s (2,788.7 ft/s)