IMI Galil Sniper (Galat’z)
Notes: The Galil Sniper is a highly accurized 7.62mm NATO version of the standard Galil ARM. It has a folding stock, cheek pad, and a sight bracket capable of mounting any type of scope or night sight. The sight mount is actually mounted AK-style on the left side of the receiver, and can mount most Western-type military and civilian telescopic sights or night vision devices. (The standard telescopic sight for the Galat’z in Israeli service is a Nimrod 6x40.) Other differences between the ARM and the Galat’z include the removal of the capacity for automatic fire, a bipod moved to the rear of the foreguard for better balance, a heavier barrel, a full muzzle brake instead of merely a flash suppressor (which may also be removed and replaced with a silencer if desired), a rubber recoil pad and adjustable cheekpiece for the folding wooden stock, and a two stage trigger.
The opinion of Israeli snipers of the Galat’z is mixed. They like the light weight and compact design, but the Galat’z is not a very accurate weapon from a sniper’s standpoint. Though the sight mount and/or telescopic sight was designed to allow quick removal without disturbing the zero, the sight bases can become easily misaligned or even broken. It is considered a "cool toy," but not a weapon for serious sniping. As such, only a few hundred were built, but they remain in use.
Twilight 2000 Notes: Since most Israeli snipers didn’t consider the Galat’z a "real weapon," they were often passed along to militia units or units raised later in the war.
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Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Galat’z |
7.62mm NATO |
6.4 kg |
10, 20, 25 |
$1952 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
Galat’z |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
2 |
Nil |
67 |
|
Galat’z (Bipod) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
1 |
Nil |
87 |
IMI SR-99
Notes: Despite the appearance of the SR-99, this is an evolutionary advancement of the Galil Sniper Rifle. The primary enhancements are the greatly reduced weight, made possible by polymer stock, pistol grip, and handguard, a MIL-STD-1913 rail for optics mounting (though attacked to a quick-release version of the Galat’z’s mount and also attacked to the left side of the receiver) a stock adjustable for length of pull, height and angle of the buttplate (the buttplate is also padded), a cheekpiece adjustable for height and position along the stock, and an adjustable trigger. The handguard is also round instead or the square cross-section of the Galat’z. The stock is equipped with a retractable monopod at the rear, and it also folds to the side. The pistol grip has an adjustable handrest. The folding bipod is adjustable for height and cant, and also has traverse capability; it is mounted at the rear of the handguard instead of the front for better balance.
The barrel of the SR-99 is cold hammer-forged and 20 inches long; it is also equipped with a muzzle brake which is less bulky than that of the Galat’z but just as effective. The bolt may be switched to a single-action mode; in this mode, the bolt does not travel and recock the weapon after each shot, making the weapon much quieter when using a suppressor. (However, in this mode, the SR-99 is fired using the BA rate.) The bolt carrier and charging handle are also one-piece and coated to slide easily and be as quiet as possible. The standard scope is the same as that on the Galat’z, but the SR-99 also has backup iron sights as well as an anti-mirage strap above the barrel.
Twilight 2000 Notes: These weapons were only beginning series production as the war started and were mainly issued to the various Sayaret units, in small numbers.
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Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
SR-99 |
7.62mm NATO |
5.08 kg |
10, 20, 25 |
$1958 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
SR-99 |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
2 |
Nil |
68 |
|
SR-99 (Bipod) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6/7 |
1 |
Nil |
88 |
IMI STAR-21
Notes: This version of the TAR-21 assault rifle is designed for platoon sharpshooters. The basic TAR-21 is modified with match-grade parts, a bipod, a Picatinny Rail, and a padded bipod. It is liked for its compact size and light weight, but not used for serious sniping due to the limits of its ammunition; it’s job is instead to fulfill the role of Designated Marksman Rifle.
Twilight 2000 Notes: There may be some small numbers of this weapon around, but is unlikely that it will be found outside of Israeli hands.
Merc 2000 Notes: After 2000, the Tavor became more and more common, both in Israel and in other countries; after 2010, it almost seemed that Central America was being overrun by military units carrying the Tavor and its variants.
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Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
STAR-21 |
5.56mm NATO |
4.25 kg |
20, 30 |
$1324 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
STAR-21 |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4 |
2 |
5 |
49 |
|
STAR-21 (Bipod) |
5 |
3 |
1-Nil |
4 |
1 |
2 |
64 |
TCI M89-SR
Notes: The M89-SR is designed as a dual-purpose weapon (urban anti-terrorist operations as well as a battlefield sniper rifle). The M89-SR is based on the M-14 battle rifle in a bullpup configuration. The factory guarantees 1 Minute of Angle (MOA) accuracy. The only units using the M89-SR as of 2002 are Sayeret Duvedevan and Sayeret Shimshon. Only a total of 50 were built, due to financial difficulties with the manufacturer and political restrictions from the US government over the M-14 base design.
Twilight 2000 Notes: These weapons do not exist in the Twilight 2000 World.
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Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
M89-SR |
7.62mm NATO |
6.28 kg |
5, 10, 20 |
$1867 |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
M89-SR |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
69 |
|
M89-SR (Bipod) |
SA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
90 |