{"id":4556,"date":"2026-03-04T22:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/wiki\/galil-ace-the-new-generation-israeli-assault-rifle\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:59:11","slug":"galil-ace-the-new-generation-israeli-assault-rifle","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wiki\/galil-ace-the-new-generation-israeli-assault-rifle\/","title":{"rendered":"Galil ACE | The New Generation Israeli Assault Rifle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Galil ACE<\/strong> is a next-generation Israeli assault rifle, designed and manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI).<\/strong> Introduced in 2009 as the modernized evolution of the classic Galil platform, the Galil ACE is distinguished by its advanced polymer materials, integrated Picatinny rails, and Colt M4-inspired telescopic stock. <\/p>

History and Development of Galil ACE<\/h2>

The original Galil came into existence after the 1967 Six-Day War, when the IDF was looking for a reliable assault rifle. Designed by Yisrael Galil, the original rifle was inspired by the mechanics of the Soviet AK-47 and the Finnish RK-62, while adopting the 5.56 mm NATO ammunition. The first deliveries to IDF units took place in 1974. <\/p>

In 2009, IWI presented the Galil ACE \u2014 for Advanced Combat Enhancement<\/em> \u2014 a complete redesign: a high-strength polymer chassis, Picatinny rails on the handguard, a foldable telescopic stock and availability in three families of calibers.<\/p>

Technical Specifications<\/h2>
Feature<\/th>Specification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Official designation<\/td>Galil ACE (Advanced Combat Enhancement)<\/td><\/tr>
Country of Origin<\/td>Israel<\/td><\/tr>
Manufacturer<\/td>Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)<\/td><\/tr>
Year of presentation<\/td>2009<\/td><\/tr>
Available calibers<\/td>5.56\u00d745 mm NATO \/ 7.62\u00d739 mm M43 \/ 7.62\u00d751 mm NATO<\/td><\/tr>
Automatic action<\/td>, piston gas borrowing<\/td><\/tr>
Semi-Automatic \/ Automatic<\/td> Firing Modes<\/td><\/tr>
Length (ACE 22)<\/td>770\u2013850 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Barrel length (ACE 22)<\/td>460 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Empty weight (ACE 21)<\/td>2.9 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Empty weight (ACE 22)<\/td>3.3 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Magazine capacity<\/td>20 or 35 rounds<\/td><\/tr>
Rate of fire (5.56 mm)<\/td>700 rounds\/min<\/td><\/tr>
Rate of fire (7.62 mm)<\/td>650 rounds\/min<\/td><\/tr>
Effective range<\/td>450\u2013600 m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Operation and Technical Particularities<\/h2>

The Galil ACE retains the long-piston gas borrowing system inherited from the AK\/Galil family, renowned for its extreme reliability. The handguard incorporates four-sided MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails for lamps, sights and handles. The six-position telescopic stock can be folded to the left for transport, and the fire selector is ambidextrous. <\/p>

Variants and Versions<\/h2>

The Galil ACE is available in seven models: ACE 21<\/strong> (compact 5.56 mm, 2.9 kg), ACE 22<\/strong> (standard 5.56 mm, 3.3 kg), ACE 23<\/strong> (long 5.56 mm), ACE 31<\/strong> and ACE 32<\/strong> (7.62\u00d739 mm M43, 650 rounds\/min), ACE 52<\/strong> and ACE 53<\/strong> (7.62\u00d751 mm NATO, designated gunner, 3.6\u20133.7 kg).<\/p>

Users and Armed Forces<\/h2>

Colombia<\/strong> is the main user, producing the ACE 21\/22\/23 under license from Indumil between 2010 and 2025 for its armed forces. Guatemala<\/strong> and several Latin American nations have also adopted various variants. IWI continues to offer the Galil ACE for export as a modern alternative to the AK and M16\/M4 platforms. <\/p>

Civil Possession in Switzerland<\/h2>

In Switzerland, semi-automatic versions of the Galil ACE may be available from specialist gunsmiths. In accordance with the Federal Weapons Act (Arms Act), the acquisition requires a cantonal licence. The conditions: be at least 18 years of age, not be under guardianship and not present a reason for refusal within the meaning of Art. 8 para. 2 Arms Act. Automatic versions require an exceptional cantonal permit. <\/p>

Conclusion<\/h2>

The Galil ACE represents the culmination of fifty years of evolution of the Galil family. Its reliability, modularity and availability in several calibers make it a serious competitor in the global market, especially in regions where the AK platform is already established. <\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":4112,"template":"elementor_theme","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-4556","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/4556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/4556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4558,"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/4556\/revisions\/4558"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nextgun.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}