SYSTEM OVERVIEW
South African Galil-derived assault rifle. Standard issue for South African forces.
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Vektor R4/R5 Rifle - Denel
ADVANTAGES
- South African indigenous design based on Galil
- 5.56 NATO standard
- R5 compact for vehicle crews
- Reliable in African dust/heat conditions
- Both full and carbine variants
DISADVANTAGES
- Galil-derived — no significant innovation
- Limited export beyond South Africa
- Being supplemented by newer designs
- 650 RPM low for modern rifles
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTER4 Is Full Length; R5 Is Carbine Version
LENGTH M1.005
MAGAZINE30
OPERATIONGas-Operated
WEIGHT KG3.7
CALIBER MM5.56
CALIBER TYPE5.56x45mm NATO
RATE OF FIRE RPM650
Discussion & Reviews(3)
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SIGN INPentagonWatcherMarshal of the Air Force
55d ago
Sustained supersonic cruise changes the engagement timeline fundamentally — defenders have less decision time.
spartan_anonSergeant Major
96d ago
Protection level against contemporary ATGM threats is the defining metric here, and these figures hold up well.
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