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[[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|450px|right|IMI Galil ARM - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Galil.jpg|thumb|450px|right|IMI Galil ARM - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:GalilARM-2.jpg|thumb|450px|right|IMI Galil ARM w/ handguard, 5.56x45mm]] | |||
The '''Galil ARM''' is the light machine gun variant of the Galil that is equipped with a folding bipod, carrying handle and a larger handguard. | The '''Galil ARM''' is the light machine gun variant of the Galil that is equipped with a folding bipod, carrying handle and a larger handguard. | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 30 September 2010
The IMI Galil is a 5.56x45mm assault rifle based on the AK/Valmet series of assault rifles. It is also produced in slightly modified form by Vektor of South Africa as the R4 family of rifles, Indumil of Colombia and EMEC of Myanmar as the MA-1.
Specifications
| Country of origin | Type | Cartridge | Variants | Feed system | Produced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galil AR | Israel | Assault Rifle | 5.56x45mm | Galil ARM,MAR,SAR,Vektor R4,R6,CR-21 | 30/50/65-round box | 1972- |
| Israel | Battle Rifle | 7.62x51mm | Galatz Sniper Rifle | 25-round box | 1972- | |
| Galil ARM | Israel | Light Machine Gun | 5.56x45mm | 30/50/65-round box | 1972- | |
| Galil SAR | Israel | Assault Rifle Carbine | 5.56x45mm | Vektor R5 | 30/50/65-round box | 1972- |
| Galil MAR | Israel | Compact Assault Rifle | 5.56x45mm | 30/50/65-round box | 1972- | |
| Galatz | Israel | Sniper Rifle | 7.62x51mm | SR-99 | 25-round box | 1972- |
| Vektor R4 | South Africa | Assault Rifle | 5.56x45mm | Vektor R5,R6,CR-21 | 35-round box | 1982- |
| Vektor R5 | South Africa | Assault Rifle Carbine | 5.56x45mm | 35-round box | 1982- | |
| Vektor R6 | South Africa | Sub-compact Assault Rifle | 5.56x45mm | 35-round box | 1982- | |
| Vektor CR-21 | South Africa | Bullpup Assault Rifle | 5.56x45mm | 35-round box | 1997- |
Galil AR
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hebrew Hammer | Santa's Elves | 2003 | ||
| Mickey Blue Eyes | FBI Agent | 1999 | ||
| Broken Arrow | Mercenary | 1996 | ||
| Nikita | Embassy guards | 1990 | ||
| Iron Eagle II | Louis Gossett Jr. | Brig. Gen. Charles "Chappy" Sinclair | 1988 | |
| Iron Eagle II | Maury Chaykin | MSgt. Neville Downs | 1988 | |
| Iron Eagle II | IDF security personnel | 1988 | ||
| The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! | Lebanese terrorists | 1988 | ||
| The Survivors | Robin Williams | Donald Quinelle | 1983 |
Anime
| Title | Characters | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spriggan | Jean Jacquemonde | 1994 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Front | 2004 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burn Notice | Civilian | 2007 - ???? |
Galil ARM
The Galil ARM is the light machine gun variant of the Galil that is equipped with a folding bipod, carrying handle and a larger handguard.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltz with Bashir | Israel Defense Force soldiers | 2008 | ||
| District B13 | French National Police officers | With & without scopes | 2004 | |
| Proof of Life | ELT rebels | 2000 | ||
| Heat | Tom Sizemore | Michael "Slick" Cheritto | 1995 | |
| Léon (The Professional) | NYPD ESU officer | 1994 | ||
| The Delta Force | Delta Force soldiers | 1986 | ||
| Commando | Seen in hidden armory, with magazine removed | 1985 | ||
| Raid on Entebbe | Israeli commandos | 1977 |
Television
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike: Source | IDF Defender | 2004 | ||
| Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow | Beta-C Magazine | 2004 | ||
| Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield | w. scope, extended magazine and suppressor | 2003 |
Galil SAR
The Galil SAR is the carbine version of the Galil AR with a shorter 13 inch barrel.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taken | Human trafficker | 2008 | ||
| Lord of War | Lebanese militia | 2005 | ||
| Ticker | FBI SWAT officers | 2001 |
Television
- Weaponology
- South African soldiers in Chris Ryan's Strike Back (2010)
- Various antagonists in Miami Vice (1984-1989)
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Reality | 2005 |
Galil MAR
The Galil MAR, also known as the Micro Galil, is the compact version of the Galil with a 7-inch barrel.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sniper | Kai Chi Liu | Er Ge | 2009 | |
| You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Adam Sandler | Zohan | 2008 | |
| Iron Man | Ten Rings militant | 2008 | ||
| Shoot 'Em Up | Clive Owen | Smith | 2007 | |
| Shoot 'Em Up | Henchmen | 2007 | ||
| Children of Men | Charlie Hunnam | Patric | With M68 Aimpoint red dot scope | 2006 |
| Resident Evil: Apocalypse | Oded Fehr | Carlos Oliveira | With C-More red dot sight, RIS handguard, RIS foregrip, laser pointer, and weaponlight | 2004 |
| Resident Evil: Apocalypse | Umbrella soldiers | 2004 | ||
| Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life | Henchman | 2003 | ||
| The Bourne Identity | Nicky Naude | Castel | 2002 |
Galil 7.62 AR
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Way of the Gun | Benicio del Toro | Longbaugh | 2000 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike Online | IDF Defender | Functions like the 5.56mm variant | 2007 | |
| Counter-Strike: Condition Zero | IDF Defender | Functions like the 5.56mm variant | 2003 | |
| Counter-Strike | IDF Defender | Functions like the 5.56mm variant | 2000 |
Television
Galil Sniper Rifle
The Galil Sniper rifle, known in IDF service as the Galatz, is a modified version of the rifle with a heavier barrel, a side folding wooden stock, and a 6x optical sight.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savior | Dennis Quaid | Joshua "Guy" Rose | 1998 |
Anime
| Character | Film Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Beats! | 2010 |
Vektor R4
The Vektor R4 is the South African version of the Galil with several modifications better suited to the larger physique of the soldiers in the South African National Defence Forces.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 9 | MNU mercenaries | Mocked up as AK-47 | 2009 | |
| Hotel Rwanda | Rwandan Army soldiers | With & without rifle grenades | 2004 |
Vektor R5
The Vektor R5 is a South African version of the Galil SAR.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 9 | MNU soldiers | Both as Vektor R5 and mocked up as AK-series rifle | 2009 | |
| Hotel Rwanda | Rwandan Army soldiers | Vektor R5 | 2004 |
Vektor R6
The Vektor R6 is a compact version of the R5 with a 11-inch barrel.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 9 | David James | Koobus Venter | 2009 |
Vektor CR-21
The Vektor CR-21 is a bullpup rifle that utilizes the action of the South African R4. Housed in a composite stock that makes it considerably lighter than the Galil, the rifle includes a 1x optical sight and the provision to mount a 40mm grenade launcher.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 9 | MNU soldiers | With white stocks | 2009 | |
| Doomsday | Adrian Lester | Sgt. Norton | With silencer, weaponlight, and SUSAT scope | 2008 |
| Doomsday | Tom Fairfoot | Michaelson | With silencer, weaponlight, and SUSAT scope | 2008 |
| Doomsday | Rhona Mitra | Eden Sinclair | With silencer, weaponlight, and SUSAT scope | 2008 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 | SR-22 | 2007 |