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Israeli Military Industries Tavor TAR-21 5.56x45mm IDF Standard

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Israel Defense Forces standard infantry rifle replacing the M16/M4 series, a bullpup design optimized for the IDF's urban warfare environment.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic/Automatic

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 2001, Israel

Weight: 124 oz

Overall length: 27.6"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military, law enforcement