mozda to ipak nece biti M21, ponos kragujevacke fabrike. navodno, deo duga od 45 miliona dolara koji je napravio Prvoslav davinic sa rentiranjem satelta, mozda bude servisiran u automatskim puskama Tavor koje ulaze u naoruzanje izraelske vojske a umalo se nisu po licenci pravile kod nas
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The development of the new assault rifle, that should eventually replace in service the ageing M16A1, CAR-15 and IMI Galil assault rifles, began in Israel in the 1991. The new rifle was developed by the Israel Military Industries (IMI, now TAAS) company, in close cooperation with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This new rifle received the name of "Tavor" and the designation of TAR-21 (Tavor Assault Rifle, for 21st century). The new rifle first appeared on public in the 1998, and it had been tested by the IDF during 1999-2002. At the moment of writing (spring of 2003) there were no large purchases of the Tavor by the IDF, because of low funding, but late in the 2002 India signed an US $20M contract with IMI for undisclosed number of TAR-21 assault rifles and Galatz sniper rifles.
Israel Military Industries is launching the new family of the TAVOR assault rifles. The weapon is offered in four configurations:
The basic design - the T.A.R-21 Tavor Assault Rifle.
A sharp-shooting configuration is offered as a squad weapon.
For commando, airborne, paratroopers and special rescue units, as well as tank crews, a short Tavor assault rifle is offered.
Micro T.A.R is specially configured for security forces and special missions.
avor uses the proven, compact Bull pup design, which was optimized to best match the ergonomics and mission requirements of the modern warrior, providing natural handling, intuitive aiming from all firing positions and improved hit accuracy. Accuracy and target acquisition is enhanced, by the use of accurate aiming, through the use of an integral reflex optical reflective sight, which projects the aiming point on the center of the sight. Tavor has an attachment for additional sighting devices, such as a 3rd generation night vision sight, which can be installed with no zeroing. Tavor is gas operated, using rotating bolt action. All types use standard NATO 5.56mm ammunition (M855/SS109), accommodate a 30 round magazine and sustain a rate of fire of 750 - 900 rounds per minute, and have the following specifications.
The IDF did not stint on demands, and the IMI did its best to meet the IDF requirements. They know that any rifle that is favored by the IDF has a good chance of being purchased by foreign armies, as the Uzi was.
The new rifle is very different from other rifles. Its body is made from alloy-like metal substitutes; it is extremely lightweight, is a dark green color, and is very well insulated, so that it does not heat up after prolonged firing.
For the first time, product designers were part of the design team for the rifle. The "Formtech" company's designers, who were chosen to design the weapon's shape, were instructed to design a comfortable rifle with a futuristic look.
The Tavor was not equipped with the normal metal sight that requires closing one eye for shooting. Instead, the Tavor has an optical sight known as a "red dot." The soldier looking through the sight sees both his target and the red dot. When the red dot aligns with the target, the bullets fired will make exact hits.
The rifle can also be equipped with a dual-purpose sight: at the press of a button, the sight can be adjusted to a laser finder, so that the rifle can be fired from hip height, using the laser to illuminate the target.
The Tavor is also designed for night fighting. Night goggles can be taken from the soldier's helmet and attached to the rifle, making the red dot system effective also at night. The entire rifle was designed to be user-friendly.
The Tavor was designed to have its center of balance conveniently placed and can be adjusted in minutes for left-handed use.
All the metal parts in the rifle are specially treated to avoid rusting. To make the changeover to the new rifle easy, many parts of the Tavor are located identically to the M-16.
The only problem with the Tavor is its price - the M-16 rifles are purchased from the United States for several tens of dollars a piece, as part of US aid. The Tavor will cost several hundreds of dollars each.
Foreign armies are already interested in the new IMI product, and several designs of the rifle have been prepared, including smaller versions and a special sniper model.
The Tavor TAR-21 is a gas operated, selective fire, magazine fed assault rifle of bullpup configuration. It is available in several configurations, which differ in the barrel lengths and accessories. The basic configuration is the TAR-21 assault rifle with the 460mm (18.1 in) barrel. Next are the compact assault rifle, called CTAR-21, with the barrel 380 mm (15 in) long, and the micro assault rifle, with the barrel of only 250 mm (10 in) long, called MTAR-21. The latter rifle also featured a redesigned front part of the housing, for a more comfortable hold of the short weapon.
TAR-21 utilizes a now-common long piston stroke, rotating bolt action, with the gas piston rigidly attached to the bolt carrier. Gas cylinder is located above the barrel and is completely enclosed by the gun housing. The rotating bolt is similar to one found in the M16 rifle and has seven lugs. The ejection ports are made on both sides of the weapon, and the right or the left side ejection can be selected by installing the bolt with the ejector mounted on the right or on the left, respectively (and, of cause, this change requires the gun to be partially disassembled). The bolt carrier rides on the single guide rod, with the return spring unit located above it, behind and inside the hollow gas piston rod. The charging handle is located at the front left side of the gun and does not reciprocate when gun is fired. The charging handle slots are cut on the both sides of the gun housing, so it can be installed on either side of the weapon, as required. The trigger unit is more or less conventional, with the ambidextrous fire mode selector / safety switch located above the pistol grip.
The TAR-21 has no separate receiver. Instead, all parts are mounted within the high impact-resistant plastic housing, reinforced with steel inserts where appropriate. The access to all the internal parts is controlled by the hinged buttplate, which can be swung down for internal inspection and disassembly.
TAR-21 has no open sights. It is fitted with the standard Picatinny-type accessory rail on the top of the gun. At the present time the standard sighting equipment for the TAR-21 series rifles (except for the STAR-21 sniper rifle) is the Israeli-made ITL MARS, a complicated and expensive reflex-type sight with the built-in laser pointer. For the night time operations the MARS could be complemented with the ITL Mini N/SEAS compact night vision device.
10/08/2003
Israel is replacing its world-famous Uzi sub-machinegun and U.S.-supplied M-16 assault rifle with a new flagship firearm.
The design of the Tavor is based largely on lessons learned during military operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the 34-month-old Al Aqsa intifada. The first Tavors, made by Israel Military Industries (IMI), have been issued to elite Israeli infantry units, part of an order of 15,000 announced last month by the Defense Ministry.
Security sources said deals were under way to sell the weapon, retailing at $1,000, to "friendly foreign clients.". "The Tavor is probably the finest assault rifle now available. Its commando variation weighs 2.8 kg (6.2lbs) compared with the Uzi's 3.7 kg and M-16's 3.4 kg. Bullets are loaded through its stock, allowing for a snub barrel.
"The Tavor would be useful anywhere where close quarters battle is the rule, and from vehicles," said Charles Cutshaw, firearms editor at Jane's International Defense Review Magazine. It has large vents to prevent dust clogs and sights allowing the shooter to aim with both eyes open. The Tavor spells the end, locally, of the M-16, a staple assault rifle supplied to Israel since the early 1970s as part of Washington's annual defense grants. The M-16 has drawn complaints. Designed for Vietnam-style tropics, it jams frequently in the desert. Many of the rifles Israel received were from military surplus and often fatigued Nonetheless, Israel long allowed the M-16 to eclipse its Uzi and another IMI-made assault rifle, the Galil, which both ended up being sold to client states in Africa and South America.
Model TAR/STAR CTAR MTAR
Caliber 5.56mm NATO M855 / SS109
Overall length (mm) 720 640 480
Barrel length (mm) 460 380 250
Weight empty (gr.) 2800 2700 2400
Combat weight (gr.) with: optical sight, 30 round magazine, carrying sling 3635 3535 3235
Trigger pull weight (kg) 2.5 - 4.0
Integrated sight integral red dot + laser designator
Rifling twist 6 grooves, 1:7" RH twist
Rate of fire (RPM) 750 - 900
Operation gas operation, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity (m/sec) 890 860 770
Optional Accessories
Tele-converter
3rd generation night vision (no zeroing needed)
Carrying sling
20 round magazine
30 round magazine
Cleaning kit & cleaning rod
Bipod & bipod adapter
M-203 grenade launcher adapter
Arms (NATO) rails
Left hand kit (bolt)
Silencer
Various sights
Blank firing attachment & magazine
Miles adapter
Short butt pad
Short (SAR) barrel
Long (sniping) barrel
ne znam bre, ružna je za moje oko, naviknuto na sexy kalašnjikov; suviše me podseća na plastične igračke s kojima sam se kao manji igrao 'nemci-partizani'.
naglašavam da je ovo samo moj autsajdersko-estetički sud: nisam ni pokušavao da čitam tehnikalije re: performansi i sl.
pa ovo je klasicna bull-pup tehnologija, takve puske u svom naoruzanju odavno imaju Francuska i Britanija.
momci iz SAJ i Zandarmerije su je vec testirali u izraelu. kazu da su zvanicnici tamosnje fabrike bili odusevljeni Gurijevim streljackim sposobnostima i da su bili u fazonu, `steta sto ste oficir, bili bi odlican fabricki strelac`.
naravno, sto se starog dobrog kalasnjikova tice, ne kaze se dzabe, if God made people, AK-47 made them equal.
nova generacija pusaka je za razliku od AK-47 jos uvek nedovoljno dokazana u oruzanim sukobima, mada ovi koji su ih testirali kazu da su lakse za nosenje ali slozene za rukovanja i odrzavanje zbog elektronskih komponenata. to se sve mora imati na umu kada se neko oruzje masovno uvodi u Armiju jer ce njima morati da rukuju ljudi raznih intelektualnih i fizickih sposobnosti.
problem nase varijacije na AK47, poznatog M70 je u kvalitetu izrade, narocito u poslednjim serijama.
:shock: Bulpap. Za nevericu.