IWI Negev NG5
- Category
- Machine Gun
- Barrel
- 460 mm
- Weight, empty
- 7.60 kg
- Introduced
- 1997
About
What it is, and why it matters
The IWI Negev NG5 is a 5.56 NATO light machine gun designed as a squad automatic weapon. Featuring a dual-feed system that accepts both belt ammunition and standard STANAG magazines, a quick-change barrel, and a gas regulator for reliable operation in all conditions, the Negev serves as the standard LMG for the Israel Defense Forces.
Named after the Negev desert in southern Israel, the Negev LMG has been battle-tested extensively by the IDF and exported to numerous militaries worldwide.
Military/LE only. Cyclic rate: 700-1,000 rpm. Can fire from belt or STANAG magazines. IDF standard LMG.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Israel Weapon Industries
- Category
- Machine Gun
- Country
- Israel
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1997
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 460 mm
- Overall length
- 1020 mm
- Weight, empty
- 7.60 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated
- Firing mechanism
- Open bolt
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 200
- Magazine
- Belt
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 1000 m
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.
Belt fed
Quick change barrel
Dual feed belt and magazine
Folding bipod
Gas regulator
Folding stock
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 27 5.56x45mm NATO machine guns | 7.60 kg | 6.35 kg | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 25 5.56x45mm NATO machine guns | 1020 mm | 1020 mm | Near the median |
| Barrel lengthAmong 26 5.56x45mm NATO machine guns | 460 mm | 465 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 26 5.56x45mm NATO machine guns | 200 | 200 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the IWI Negev NG5
How much does the IWI Negev NG5 weigh?
The IWI Negev NG5 weighs 7.60 kg (16.76 lb) empty.
What caliber is the IWI Negev NG5?
The IWI Negev NG5 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
How many rounds does the IWI Negev NG5 hold?
The IWI Negev NG5 holds 200 rounds, fed from a belt.
How long is the IWI Negev NG5?
The IWI Negev NG5 is 1020 mm (40.2 in) long overall, with a 460 mm (18.1 in) barrel.
Who makes the IWI Negev NG5?
The IWI Negev NG5 is made by Israel Weapon Industries (Israel).
When was the IWI Negev NG5 introduced?
The IWI Negev NG5 was introduced in 1997.
How does the IWI Negev NG5 operate?
The IWI Negev NG5 uses a gas operated action, and its firing mechanism is open bolt.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/iwi-negev-ng5' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "iwi-negev-ng5", "name": "IWI Negev NG5", "manufacturer": { "id": "iwi", "name": "Israel Weapon Industries", "countryCode": "IL", "foundedYear": 1933, "website": "https://iwi.net", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:49", "version": "99400997db16ab67d64d5ef07850d5523b1c5564f57f018fb6990dfbddc6da12" }, "category": { "id": "machine-gun", "name": "Machine Gun", "description": "Fully automatic firearms for sustained fire" }, "country_of_origin": "IL", "year_introduced": 1997, "barrel_length_mm": 460, "weight_empty_g": 7600, "action_type": "gas_operated"}