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Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Israel · 1997
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
78
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
68
Reliability
92
Portability
65
Ammunition Capacity
80
Barrel Endurance
55
Controllability
72
Versatility
84
Cost-Effectiveness
77
Origin Israel
ManufacturerIsrael Weapon Industries
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraPost-Cold War
In service1997
Operators23 countries
Quantity1,020
Data Quality86%
75
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
2/9
Post-Cold War
6/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
78
Effective Range
70
Accuracy
68
Reliability
92
Portability
65
Ammunition Capacity
80
Barrel Endurance
55
Controllability
72
Versatility
84
Cost-Effectiveness
77
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
IWI Negev
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1997–
Quantity
1,020
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
81
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1995
  • Service Entry Year1997
  • DesignerIsrael Military Industries
  • Weight (Empty)7.65 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge5.56×45mm NATO
  • Calibre5.56 mm
  • Case Length45 mm
  • Bullet Weight4 g
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeGas-Operated
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemBelt
  • Magazine Capacity35
  • Drum / Belt Capacity125
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire850
◇Ballistics4MOD.4
  • Muzzle Velocity915 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
  • Maximum Range1,200 m
  • Sighting Range1,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length460 mm
  • Sight TypeAperture with elevation drum, adjustable front post, folding tritium night sights, and a Picatinny rail for various opti
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
⬢Features1MOD.1
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1995
  • Variants13
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1997Production started
  3. 1998Entered service
29
years in service
1,020
units produced
23
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
IWI NEGEV · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 59,029units
59,029active
06 / MASS Score
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) RANKING Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Post-Cold War
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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.
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