IWI Tavor X95

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IWI X95
X95 with a MARS reflex sight equipped
TypeBullpup assault rifle
Carbine
Submachine gun
Place of originIsrael
Service history
In service2009–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerIsrael Weapon Industries
Designed2003–2009
ManufacturerIsrael Weapon Industries (IWI)
Also produced under IWI license by:
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass
  • 3.3–3.4 kg (7.3–7.5 lb) (X95)[2]
  • 3.2–3.6 kg (7.1–7.9 lb) (X95 SMG)[2]
Length580–670 mm (22.8–26.4 in)[2]
Barrel length
  • 330 mm (13.0 in)[2]
  • 380 mm (15.0 in)[2]
  • 419 mm (16.5 in)[2]
  • 279 mm (11.0 in) (X95 SMG)[2]
Cartridge
Action
Rate of fire750–950 rounds/min[2]
Sights

The IWI X95 (formerly known as the Micro-Tavor, MTAR or MTAR-21)[6] is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) as part of the Tavor rifle family, along with the TAR-21 and the Tavor 7. IWI US offers the rifle in semi-automatic only configuration as the ‘Tavor X95’.

In November 2009 the X95 was selected as the future standard issue weapon of the Israeli infantry.[7]

Design

See also: IWI Tavor § Design features and engineering
Visual differences between the TAR-21 and X95
Notice the charging handle position, the handguard, and the buttstock form and size of the CTAR-21
Notice the charging handle position, the Picatinny rail, and the buttstock form and size of the X95 equipped with a tactical handle monopod

The X95 can be easily distinguished from the TAR-21 (as well as from the CTAR-21, STAR-21, and GTAR-21) by the location of its charging handle. The X95’s charging handle is closer to the pistol grip, whilst the TAR-21’s charging handle is closer to its muzzle. The X95 also features a redesigned buttstock and a magazine release near the pistol grip.[8]

With the use of a relatively simple conversion kit, the X95 can be converted from a 5.56mm assault rifle to a 9mm submachine gun. A suppressor can also be attached, as part of the 9mm conversion kit, or as part of a replacement handguard which integrates the muzzle brake, suppressor, and handguard.[9] The X95 also has its own underslung grenade launcher, the X95 GL 40.[10] A discontinued production model of the X95, the X95-GL had the capability to mount an M203 grenade launcher on an extended notched barrel.[11]

When configured in the 9mm calibre, the X95 uses a blowback system to cycle through the ammunition, whilst using the same body as the gas-operated rifle system. It uses Colt style 9mm AR-15 magazines. A suppressor can be mounted that allows for the use of the 9×19mm Parabellum, both in supersonic and subsonic loads. The barrel is of the same length as of the rifle configuration, but has a 1:10 in rifling twist to stabilise the heavy 9mm round.[12]

Compared to the 890 mm (35 in) long M4 carbine (with its stock extended) with a 368 mm (14.5 in) barrel, the X95 is 580 mm (22.8 in), 640 mm (25.2 in), or 670 mm (26.4 in) long, with either a 330 mm (13 in.), 380 mm (15.0 in), or a 419 mm (16.5 in) barrel, respectively.[2][12]

Variants

A left-side view of the X95 flattop 380 of the Israel Defense Forces
IDF soldiers with the X95 on Mount Hermon
X95-L used during a Warrant Officer course in the Israel Defense Forces
A right-side view of the X95-L
A left-side view of the X95-S SMG

There are three different handguards currently available for the X95: the first being rounded so it can mount the suppressor inside of the handguard, and is currently only available for military issue; the second is a rectangular one with integrated rails at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions, and has removable rail covers; and the third is an elongated version of the second, made for IWI US Tavor X95s. The rounded handguard originally had separate picatinny rails on the receiver and handguard, but IWI has produced a full-length flattop rail and an underside rail for it; the other two handguards have integrated flattop rails.

The X95 comes with the option of changing out the pistol grip with either the standard Tavor Talon trigger guard, a traditional trigger guard, or any compatible third-party accessory.

The X95 comes in a number of variants (including):[2]

Military variants

X95

The X95 is chambered in either 5.56×45mm NATO or .300 AAC Blackout. The .300 BLK configuration features a gas regulator for both supersonic and subsonic loads.

  • X95 330: Carbine configuration with a 330 mm (13 in) barrel and a 580 mm (22.8 in) overall length.
  • X95 380: Assault rifle configuration with a 380 mm (15 in) barrel and a 640 mm (25.2 in) overall length. Out of production and replaced by the X95 419.
  • X95 419: Assault rifle configuration with a 419 mm (16.5 in) barrel and a 670 mm (26.4 in) overall length.
  • X95-L: A semi-automatic only variant of the X95 that is intended for marksman use by the IDF. It features a 16.5 inch barrel, an integrated bipod and is issued with a long-range sight.[13]
  • X95-GL: A variant of the X95 (still currently in service in the IDF just not in production) that has the ability to mount a M203 grenade launcher on its longer notched barrel. It has since been superseded by the IWI GL 40 grenade launcher, which can be mounted on the current standard flattop X95 without the need for modifications or additional tools.[14]

X95-R

The X95-R is chambered in 5.45×39mm and can easily be rechambered to the three other calibres that IWI offers.

  • X95-R 330: Carbine configuration with a 330 mm (13 in) barrel and a 580 mm (22.8 in) overall length.
  • X95-R 419: Assault rifle configuration with a 419 mm (16.5 in) barrel and a 670 mm (26.4 in) overall length.

X95 SMG

The X95 SMG is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and is also available as a conversion kit.

  • X95 SMG: Submachine gun variant with a 279 mm (11 in) barrel and a 580 mm (22.8 in) overall length.
  • X95-S SMG: An integrally suppressed variant of the X95 SMG with a 279 mm (11 in) barrel and a 650 mm (25.6 in) overall length.

Licensed variants

  • Zittara: Indian locally produced version of the X95 modified to use the local 5.56×30mm MINSAS cartridge, manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Board.[5] However, it was not adopted for service.[5]
  • Fort-223: Ukrainian locally produced version of the X95 330, readily converted to the X95 SMG or X95-S SMG, manufactured by the RPC Fort.[4]
  • Fort-224: Ukrainian locally produced version of the X95-R 330 manufactured by the RPC Fort.[4]

Civilian variants

IWI US

All Tavor X95s sold on the U.S. civilian market are semi-automatic only and come with an elongated handguard and a thicker buttpad to comply with the firearm laws of the U.S.

  • XB16: A U.S. version of the X95 419, with a 26.125 in (664 mm) overall length.
  • XB16L: An XB16 with left-handed controls pre-installed.
  • XB16-BLK: An XB16 re-barrelled in .300 AAC Blackout.
  • XB17-9: 9×19mm sub-calibre carbine with a 17 in (432 mm) barrel and a 26.125 in (664 mm) overall length.
  • XB18: 5.56×45mm rifle with an 18.5 in (470 mm) barrel and a 28.125 in (714 mm) overall length.
  • XB18RS: 5.56×45mm rifle with an 18.5 in (470 mm) barrel and a 30.5 in (775 mm) overall length; integrated permanent muzzle brake and a 10-round magazine to be compliant with laws of certain states. ("RS" stands for Restricted State.)

Note: IWI US retails the Tavor X95s in a variety of colours, including Black (B), Flat Dark Earth (FD), and OD Green (G);[15] the letter "B" in the rifles' designations can be switched with any of the colours' respective letters.

IWI Canada

All Tavor X95s sold on the Canadian civilian market are semi-automatic only and come with an 18.6 in. barrel to meet Canadian firearms law as non-restricted weapons.[16][17] This gives the Canadian Tavor X95 an overall length of 28.4 inches.

Users

See also: IWI Tavor § Users
Israeli soldiers armed with X95s
Contingent from the Azerbaijani military armed with X95s during the Moscow Victory Day Parade, 2015

See also

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