Indumil Galil Cordova AR
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Barrel
- 457 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.00 kg
- Introduced
- 1990
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR is a select-fire assault rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, produced by Industria Militar de Colombia since 1990. Featuring a 35-round magazine capacity, this assault rifle offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense. The 18.0-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 4000g (141.1 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. Safety features include manual safety selector, firing pin block, reflecting modern design standards that prioritize safe handling and operation. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform. With over 71 years of firearms manufacturing experience, Industria Militar de Colombia brings established expertise in metallurgy, machining, and quality control to every product in their lineup, ensuring each firearm meets the standards expected by today's demanding market of knowledgeable shooters and professionals.
The Cordova rifle has been the backbone of Colombia's decades-long fight against guerrilla insurgencies, drug cartels, and paramilitary groups across some of the most challenging terrain in the Americas. Its Galil heritage - itself derived from the AK-47's operating system - gives it the rugged reliability needed for operations in dense jungle, high altitude, and tropical humidity that would challenge more precision-built platforms.
Colombia acquired the license to produce the Galil in the late 1980s, and Indumil has since manufactured over 100,000 units domestically. The Cordova uses the Galil's AK-47-derived long-stroke gas piston system, known for exceptional reliability in adverse conditions - particularly relevant for Colombia's jungle and mountainous terrain. The modern Cordova family includes three configurations: the AR18 with an 18-inch barrel for standard infantry use, the SAR13 with a 13-inch barrel for patrol and special operations, and the MAR8 with an 8.3-inch barrel for CQB. Annual production peaked at approximately 38,500 units in 2004 during the height of the Colombian internal conflict. Guatemala purchased 8,000 rifles in September 2019, marking the first confirmed export sale. The rifle feeds from proprietary 35-round magazines. The folding stock reduces overall length to 937mm for the AR18 variant.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Industria Militar de Colombia
- Category
- Assault Rifle
- Country
- Colombia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1990
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 457 mm
- Overall length
- 992 mm
- Weight, empty
- 4.00 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 4.50 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated long stroke
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 35
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Parkerized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 950 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 1805 J
- Effective range
- 500 m
- Maximum range
- 3600 m
- Rate of fire
- 650 rpm
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Select fire
Folding stock
Picatinny rail top
Rotating bolt
Chrome lined barrel
Bayonet mount
Flash hider
Galil derived action
Polymer handguard
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 158 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 4.00 kg | 3.60 kg | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 156 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 992 mm | 920 mm | Longer than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 157 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 457 mm | 449 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 158 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifles | 35 | 30 | Among the largest capacities |
Answers
Questions about the Indumil Galil Cordova AR
How much does the Indumil Galil Cordova AR weigh?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR weighs 4.00 kg (8.82 lb) empty and 4.50 kg (9.92 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Indumil Galil Cordova AR?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
How many rounds does the Indumil Galil Cordova AR hold?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR holds 35 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Indumil Galil Cordova AR?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR is 992 mm (39.1 in) long overall, with a 457 mm (18.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Indumil Galil Cordova AR?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR is made by Industria Militar de Colombia (Colombia). It was designed by Yisrael Galili / Yaacov Lior (original Galil design).
When was the Indumil Galil Cordova AR introduced?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR was introduced in 1990.
How does the Indumil Galil Cordova AR operate?
The Indumil Galil Cordova AR uses a gas operated long stroke action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Colombian Army
- 1990
- Colombian Navy
- Colombia
- Colombian Air Force
- Colombia
- Colombian National Police
- Colombia
- Guatemalan Armed Forces
- 2019
Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
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