Galil ACE

5.56mm Galil ACE models 21, 22 and 23 rifles (from top to bottom)
5.56mm Galil ACE models 21, 22 and 23 rifles (from top to bottom).
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7.62x39 Galil ACE model 32 rifle
7.62×39 Galil ACE model 32 rifle.
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7.62x51 Galil ACE model 52 rifle
7.62×51 Galil ACE model 52 rifle.
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Data for Galil ACE 20, 21, 22 rifles

Galil ACE 21 Galil ACE 22 Galil ACE 23
Caliber 5.56×45 NATO
Action Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length (butt extended / collapsed) 730 / 650 mm 847 / 767 mm 975 / 875 mm
Barrel length 215 mm 332 mm 460 mm
Weight 2.8 kg 3.3 kg 3.44 kg
Rate of fire ~ 700 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity 35 rounds

Data for Galil ACE 31, 32 rifles

Galil ACE 31 Galil ACE 32
Caliber 7.62×39 M43
Action Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length (butt extended / collapsed) 730 / 650 mm 895 / 815 mm
Barrel length 215 mm 380 mm
Weight 2.95 kg 3.4 kg
Rate of fire ~ 650 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity 30 rounds

Data for Galil ACE 52, 53 rifles

Galil ACE 52 Galil ACE 53
Caliber 7.62×51 NATO
Action Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length (butt extended / collapsed) 935 / 855 mm 1043 / 963 mm
Barrel length 400 mm 508 mm
Weight 3.56 kg 3.69 kg
Rate of fire ~ 650 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity 25 rounds

 

The Galil ACE rifles are the new generation of the famous Israeli Galil assault rifles. The Galil ACE represents full product line of military rifles in world’s three most popular calibers (5.56×45 NATO, 7.62×39 M43 and 7.62×51 NATO) made in full spectrum of configurations, from compact carbine and up to long barreled marksman rifle. All Galil ACE rifles feature same basic design, based on combat-proven Galil action, and feature same array of ergonomic enhancements, including ambidextrous controls, adjustable telescoping buttstocks, comfortable pistol grips, integral Picatinny rails etc. The 5.56 mm version of the Galil ACE assault rifle is adopted by Colombian army, and is manufactured under the Israeli license by Colombian government-owned factory Indumil.

The Galil ACE rifle is gas operated, select-fire weapon. It uses long-stroke gas operated action with gas piston located above the barrel. Locking is achieved by rotating bolt with dual locking lugs. The receiver is machined from steel, with polymer magazine housing / pistol grip unit attached below. The detachable stamped steel receiver cover houses an integral Picatinny rail and rear sight base. The charging handle is located on the left side of the receiver and is attached directly to the bolt carrier. To provide maximum protection from dust and dirt at all times, the charging handle slot is covered with spring-loaded dust cover which opens and closes after each shot automatically. The safety/fire mode seelctor is duplicated at both sides of the weapon, and has better shape when copmared to predecessors. Feed is from detachable box magazines; the NATO caliber versions (in 5.56 and 7.62 mm) use standard Galil magazines with 35- and 25-round capcaity, respectively. The 7.62×39 versions use standard AK magazines with 30-round capacity. Standard sighting equipment includes protected front post (adjustable for zeroing) and protected flip-up type rear diopter sight. A wide array of modern optical sights can be installed on the integral Picatinny rail. All Galil ACE rifles (except for sub-compact ACE 21 and ACE 31 carbines) also feature a bayonet lug on the barrel.