Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the assault rifles category.
01 / Overview
IWI Arad
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ASSAULT RIFLES · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the assault rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year2019
- Service Entry Year2019
- DesignerIsrael Weapon Industries
- Weight (Empty)2.86 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersYAMAM, Israeli Border Police, Argentine Army, Military Police of São Paulo State, Polícia Civil do Estado de São Paulo, Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State, Military Police of Espírito Santo State, Military Police of Paraná State, Special forces units (Chile), Ecuadorian Army, Special forces units (Ecuador), 17th Raiders Wing (Italy), Peruvian Armed Forces, Peruvian National Police, Presidential Security Group (Philippines)
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.300 Blackout ; 5.56×45mm NATO ; 7.62×51mm NATO ; 6.5 Creedmoor
- Calibre5.56 mm
- Case Length45 mm
- Calibre Classintermediate, full-size
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modesselective fire
- Select FireYes
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity30
- Cyclic Rate of Fire700
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Effective Range (point)500 m
- Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length292 mm
- Rifling Twist1:7, 1:10, 1:12
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialcorrosion-resistant metal
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityquick-change barrel system for caliber conversion
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2019
- Variants3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
- 2023Sale: Peru
7
years in service
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries8country
IWI AradSALES8records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  Peru | — | — | — |
| — |  Argentina | — | — | — |
| — |  Brazil | 300 | — | — |
| — | Brazil | 1,500 | — | — |
| — |  Chile | — | — | — |
| — |  Ecuador | 5,700 | — | — |
| — | Peru | 2,282 | — | — |
| — |  Philippines | 358 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ASSAULT RIFLES RANKING Assault Rifles · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
17ASSAULT RIFLES6MODERN ERA · ASSAULT RIFLES24ISRAEL · ALL WEAPONS66PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ASSAULT RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theAssault Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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