Why the Israeli Army Created the Galil Rifle
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- The IDF crossed the AK-47 / M-16 and a bottle opener to make the IMI Galil. But Why doesn't the Israeli Military use the 5.56mm Galil rifle anymore? The Israeli Defense Forces used the Galil as their primary combat rifle from 1972 - 2000. But can the new Galil ACE that was recently resurrected give this legendary weapon the comeback its always deserved?
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The one I’m holding here is an older model Galil. It had a long 18 inch barrel. One thing that hasn’t changed since its creation is that it's always featured a full send mode with a high rate of fire at 650 rounds per minute. I was able to dump the entire clip before I could say shalom! That means hello. One of the distinguishing features that you’ll notice right away is its long curved magazines that its often seen with. I think this comes from the IDF’s dislike for their old FN FAL which could only carry 20 rounds. You’ll see a lot of design choices in the Galil are a direct consequence of the bad taste left in their mouth from the FAL.
This was one of the first military weapons adopted to fire the accurate small NATO 5.56mm from the reliable AK47 style action. The AR Galil has an impressive muzzle velocity of 950 meters per second and an extended max effective range of 500 meters. The IDF made this as a purpose built solution for close range desert fighting that didn’t require a whole lot of love and care in regards to maintenance.
You have to remember at the time of its development in the late 1960’s the Galil was a very novel idea. If you think about it, two years after it went into service the Soviet Army made a version of the AK that fired a smaller round that was very similar to the Galil. It also had a foldable stock just like the Galil. Coincidence, maybe! But I still think the Israelis were inspired by the Soviets AK who were then inspired by the Israelis Galil. Isn’t the circle of firearms life fascinating?
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What're your thoughts on the Israeli Defense Force's Galil ?
Make a vedio on world's worst guns
@@nitinjadhav5326 the M320 is my least favorite piece of military equipment ever created. Not really a gun, a grenade launcher but still. That launcher is gross. For real. Heavy, bulky, a pain to reload, the pistol grip drags in the dirt. I'm upset just thinking about it.
How do you know Vietnam have this Galil ACE factory... Oups
@@leostormrage8201 cause he keeps on searching about the vedio topic
@@Taskandpurpose then is m79 more better than m320 ?
The fact an Israeli guy named "Balashnikov" was hired to make an Israeli counterpart to the Kalashnikov lmao
Bljatshnikov
A Russian-born Israeli guy. A colonizer.
@@thokim84 he came back to his homeland
@@thokim84 colonizer? Like arabs?
The only colonialists are the Arabs who left Arabia to colonize other lands.
I was lucky enough to meet Israel Galili in Atlanta in 1980 at the SHOT Show, just two years before he passed away. He was energetic and full of enthusiasm for his rifle, which he demonstrated by hopping up and down on it while its bipod was deployed to show just how strong the entire setup was despite the bipod's light weight. He gave me his IMI business card which was of larger dimensions than typical business cards, and his autograph in Hebrew on a postcard showing the Galil 7.62 x 51mm version. I have them still.
I have an original Galil, and this year I purchased a 2nd generation Galil Ace in rifle configuration in 7.62x39. I love them, and felt my collection was incomplete without them
How much did you pay for them?
@@robison87 I got the original Galil for a shade under $7000, and I wanted a low number Ace, so I got in a bidding war with another guy and just straight up bought it for $2379 after all fees and taxes. By the way, my Galil is a 1971 model
I’ve always wanted a original Galil but I’ve never seen one it person plus wouldn’t be able to afford it anyways so I settled for a Galil ace gen 2 rifle variant.
@@HauntedHideouts which Ace did you go with?
@@hunterphille1280 the gen 2 rifle variant in 7.62x39. Just picked up some iron sights for it the other day. It’s a real shame the gen 2’s don’t come with iron sights like the gen1 did.
I fought in the border war in the early 80s in south Africa and used the R4 .it was basically an Galil made under license . Some differences we had an plastic hand held instead of wood. An collapsible stock . The south Africans being generally large people there where 2 stock lengths the smaller troops could ask for an slightly shorter stock to be fitted. And the R4 did not have an carry handle so that on patrols troops had to carry it in the ready position and could not carry it by the handle which would slow down your response in an contact situation and could cost you your life. Remember it was bush war so engagements usually where on short distances we also carried shorter magazines but we all carried a longer magazine as well. Then there was the R5 version with a shorter barrel length usually used by paratroopers. Was n great weapon never gave any trouble.
Thank you for your service.
The South African army used a version of the Galil called the R4 and R5(SHORT). Excellent weapon.
I was issued a R4 - Galil - in 1985 at the start of my National Service, got to know this rifle like the back of my hand. At the time I was not sure of the round, would deflect in wind and small twigs... as training progressed, I got to use the R4 effectively. Oh "COD - Spray and Pray" would end up with a full ammo case above the head and yes, off you go...
Dec 86, discharged from National Service and joined, then called South African Police in '87. Here I was trained on what we called the R1 - FN/FAL/SLR South Africa/Rhodesian version - Loved this rifle. Long and heavy, but totally awesome.
'91 I transferred over to the Military Police, again issued with the R4, and 9mm Beretta FS. Qualified with both weapons during basic training. Later I would use these weapons in Practical Shooting. Where I learnt how to shoot properly with R4 and the Beretta - not just static target on a open range... I learned to love the R4. I left the service in December '96...
Now 25 years later I have the CYMA Galil, and a Beretta M9 - both Air soft AEG and Gas.... love them both, they talk and "tangos" answer!😁🤣😎
Oh: The R4/Galil, and variants - R5 and R6 are still in use with the South African Defence force.
Please see this video: ruclips.net/video/SLDw6i1D52U/видео.html From Forgotten Weapons
Task & Purpose/Chris Cappy: Spend a lot more time with the Galil, do a number of "practical shoots" and let me know what you think.
Goeie tye gewees.
Groete uit Kanada.
Hahaha... I too was in the SADF in 1985
Nice vid! Hope you could do a video about Vietnam People's Army service rifles including the AK-47,AKM, the Galil and it variations: STV-215, STV-380 and STV-410. STV stands for Vietnamese Assault Rifle in Vietnamese. The guns, once again, combine the traits of both the more modern Galil (picatinny rails, milled receiver, triangular stock) and the more traditional AK-47s, AKM (right side charging handle, fire selector, 7.62x39mm cartridge). The reason behind this is indeed easier for conscripts to use and NCOs to get used since the PAV has been using the AKs since the Vietnam War. Apparently, Vietnam purchases the license to produce a limited number of Galil ACEs. After the contract, Vietnam decided to use the technology and design transferred from Isarel to come up with their own design - the STVs.
Comming soon in 2030
I second this
I got my R1 FN (British called it SLR) in 1980 in the SADF. A few months after basic we were the first to get the R4 (Galil). We only loaded the R1 mag with 18 instead of 20 rounds because of blockage (stoppage). The R4 was a good weapon and got me through a few contacts in the border & Angola bush war.
You still live in SAF ?
@@RudolfStern3399 No , left in 2002.
The SADF failed to train their troops to shoot straight so opted to teach them to shoot lots! Spray and pray tactic.
I refused to adopt the R5 when they began issuing them, preferring to stick to my trusty R1. Because I can shoot straight. 😂😂😂😂
By the way I never only loaded 18 rounds in my magazines. And never had "storing" either.
@@PhansiKhongoloza yeh right, they never taught us to shoot straight LOL.
@@boxtapper8550 The average national serviceman was hopeless!
Couldn't hit an elephant on the arse with a banjo.
I had a short Galil (Glilon) as my main weapon when I was driving a tank. Those things could fire even when filled with sand. As for accuracy, it's terrible since the rear sight goes out of zero anytime you fire it or even bump the rifle against something
Yeah they moved the scope to the back of the rifle, but didn't account for that
Their first versions were made by Valmet. The best 5.56 AK was the Valmet which used a thicker stamping (1.6 mm) that provides a receiver with less flex than a standard AKM. Valmet helped IMI out with its development. Borrowed the iron sights. The Valmet is 2 lbs lighter. 8 lbs vs 10 lbs.
The Finns had the Valmet which was a superb version of the AK47 with milled parts and was quite accurate! The were available here in the USA on the commercial market. Expensive and worth it compared to the the available AK’s
Still the primary rifle of the South African Defence force. Was adopted in the early 80’s and South Africa made a version with a few minor changes and called it the R4. Used the rifle during the Angolan Bush war in the 80’s, it was a very rugged and reliable rifle and in the thick Angolan Bush most combat was happening at under 50m so long range accuracy was not a concern.
Just perfect for shooting those fookin prawns eh
@@WanderlustZero District 9 baby!
We licensed made a version in South Africa called the R4. I loved mine. Never jammed even in Angola. I think the Army still use it now.
The lice versions where the R1 and R2 the R3 was made right after the license expired and the R4 was according to my dad a parabat weapon especially with the fancy folding stock, the R5 was made late 80's and is the police version of the R4 and the R6 was made as an improvement to the R5/R6 but the R4/R5/R6 are all 3 still used, some thought the government would replace the previous models with the R6 but somewhere the money for that went into a pocket.
@@gidi3250 The R5 is not only used at SAPS, its also used in the motorized battalion and tank regiment
Galil was my favorite gun in Golani. ! heavy but reliable !
here are some things i can add.
a) there were two types of ammo , WCC and LT , wcc were sometimes stuck and there for not used for battle a galil 200 series blue up due to wcc in my hands .
b) blashnikov said after a field test in Philippines where the Galil was superior over all weapons by far: they bought m16 and not Galil as Galil cost 400$ and m16 only 20$....
I love the dude behind you, he accomplished a lot.
The Galil was was actually based on the Finnish Rk 62, which is itself based on the Russian AK-47.
Dang that gun weighs as much as my sleeping bag and tent combined, and they have to carry that + so much more weight around, it always amazes me. Us ultra-light backpackers have it SOOO easy compared to grunts. Respect.
You were lucky. Our tent weight ~15kg (if dry) and then there was also all the poles, camo net (that frigging thing weight more than the tent) and a stove.
If we wanted actually use the stove, we need to carry wood too.
The reason why the IDF completely phased out the Galil (rarely used after 1990) is that you just cant beat an m16 for a dollar. It was even cheaper to convert most of the m16a1's from the 1973 airtrain to shortened m16's (car15) than to continue manufacturing new Galils. Also the fact that the m16's and car15's were much lighter really helped their reputation.
IDF infantry units switched to the M16 in the 90's, but Tank and Artillery units kept them until the middle 2000's, and only then switch to the sawd-off version of the M16 (which they still currently use).
As a tanker in the IDF in the early 2000's, I loved this Galil-SAR for it's reliability
My service weapon 1995-1998 and then during active reserve duty. Compared to M16, this thing was heavy. Now when I see soldiers and police in South American dramas, I tell my wife, look, this is the gun I used to carry in the service (she doesn't care). When it was phased out, there were stories about aging guns that couldn't be zeroed completely, because the rear sight is located on the top-cover that loosens with time. I now know that wasn't the main reason it was discontinued. Thanks!
That bottle opener is important for the opening of the Fizzy Bubble in the fields.
I loved the galil, It was my most used weapon in blops, the standard 35 round mag and low recoil made it one of the best rifles in the game, I pwned many a newb with it and also trolled many veterans when I attached a pro pipe (newb tube/grenade launcher) ah the memories, :)
definitely a fun one to use in video games, always over powered for some reason haha
@@Taskandpurpose wow! I'm a big fan of the channel, I just love your work, replying to my goofy comment really made my day, sorry for 'fan girling' but I'm all giddy because you took time to type a comment for little old me! You've made me so happy, Cappy! Thank you so much! :) :-) :-) :-) :-))))). I got a heart too! wowzers! I can die a happy man now XD (I'm exaggerating but only a little ;-)) bye Cappy
@@TheGreg6466 not weird, at all... the fuck
Also a very similar gun to the Galil is the South African 🇿🇦 R4. Developed around the same time. 4 me one of the best guns I have ever used.
I was under the impression the R4 was a variant of the Galil.
It is a variant..
Between this and the m249 operation, I'm really impressed with your explanation, graphics and energy.
I carried a short Galil for 3 years in the IDF armored core. They told us that it was more resilient to riding a tank (compared with M16) - that was BS. There were just not enough short M16s.
It was just too heavy. and it showed - when switching to M16 aiming just got better and just imagine how it felt when they got us to attach two 35 bullet magazines.
Frankly, it mostly gave me back aches, but was very useful at cracking open macadamia nuts that were in the packages my mother sent me in basic training.
The thing is, to understand it' you need to look into how Israel functions economically. The way labor unions are run, how free is import etc. and also, the politics behind American defense aid to Israel.
P.S
"Galilea" is not a town, it's a region.
I assure you, we did not get cold drinks. Maybe cold tea in winter. Alcohol is not allowed in the IDF.
0:19 That looks like Israel Galili himself opening the bottle. He was wearing the same outfit for the 1980 SHOT Show in Atlanta when I met him.
I love the design, I’d used this in every cod.
The South African army also used the galil, better known as the R4- long barrel, R5 - short barrel, did my two years of national service with it, and my 4 years of camps with it. To me, it's a very good infantry weapon . . . Light and robust.
I did my military training in South Africa in the early 80s using the R4 basically a Galil great weapon
In 2003-2004 Galil was still used in Israeli army. The shorter version (Glilon) went to artillery. And full sized Galil used at the period of training. As I demobilized in 2006, Galil finally was replaced by short version of M16.
That was a fun and instructive video. Thanks.
in 1971 our Israel, Golani Brigade had a semi auto FN FAL heavy clunker which got rusty even when we poured oil down the barrel! THEN we got the M16 in the 1973 war which wa so light! In reserves until age 40 (until 1990) we had the Galil...NOW I know where the Bottle Opener was...but the barbed wire cutter i DID know how to use
A Galil 7,62 long barrel machine gun was available as a platoon weapon in the IDF
Your vid’s are getting better. Keep it up.
Thanks Cappy for another hilarious and informative video!
Galil was my favorite weapon in rainbow 6 3 (I filled my equipment slots with tear gas grenades and went around filling MP maps with tear gas and then sprayed and prayed with the 101 magazine lol, also yelling "purple haze" on xbox live over my Mic, causing me to actually get kicked out of games at times lol).
This show is so underrated..
The Philippine National Police and some units in the Philippine Army used the Galil, a nice firearm, and recently the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and Philippine Coast Guard used the Tavor.
South African Defense forces make us of the R4 R5 R6 wich is their modified version of the Galil , South Africa even manufactured Galil parts for the IDF .
Also the South Africans also used the FAL but due to the sandy conditions of Southwest Africa(Namiba) ,They opted to adopt the Galil from the Israelis. The Galil operated better in Sandy condition and because of the folding stock was perfect for the SANDF , because the embraced armored troop transport and tactics to fight in the bush .
Wanna know why its called the “Grav” in Call of Duty! Because its a heavy boy and Gravity takes over after a while!
Original ( 1940s-1960s ) AKs had Milled Receivers, Because the USSR did Not have the Metal Stamping Knowledge or Equipment to Stamp Accurate Receivers, even though they made stamped and welded SMGs PPSh, PSD, and they captured Haenel StG44 manufacturing Plant. It was only after the AK design had proved itself ( milled) that they developed the AKM ( M= modernized) with a fully stamped Receiver. The PRC followed in the same vein ( Chinese T56 from the Vietnam War are all Milled receivers.).
Did the FN FAL for the IDF have the ABC grooves in the bolt carrier ( L1A1, inch version) ABC== Australia-Britain-Canada co-ordinating design Commission for the L1A1.
Very good Video, especially the CGI animation.
Doc AV
This was one of my favorite guns in black ops
The bottle opener is the best invention ever!!! Happy Purim!!! :)))
Edit: Galilnashnikov :)))
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Love the bottle opener
My favorite direct impingement rifle ever
Created is a strong word for ak with different furniture
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Jesus Cappy your war face is terrifying, no wonder they keep trying to bring u back for one last mission to end all missions. 0:56
great video!!!
thanks for watching!
"Galil is the real deal, it keeps the noobs on their heels" - Chris Smoove
0:38 mah man doing the 1000 yard sight to a paper target
"I was able to dump the entire mag before I could say [peace]"
I put Galil style furniture on my AK and it looks great.
Well akshually, the Galil is a fork of the Finnish Valmet which in turn is a direct, licensed AK-derivative so it's like the AK's nephew instead of a son or brother.
The Galil just saying the name makes me giggle. It sounds like it's what Arnold Schwarzenegger keeps next to his bed or on his gun rack in his Hummer right under his bazooka. Ahhh yes dual wield a bazooka and Galil hahahaha 🤣
I have noticed our local police (Philippine National Police) are starting to be armed with the ACE Galil.
Cappy, when you do a vid, I just know hilarity will ensue.
thanks for the kind words !
0:55 - ironically, shalom actually means peace. but we do use it as hello (and goodbye)
A dude named balashnikov made a kalashnikov clone. This is unreal.
The Tavor not having a bottle opener was the biggest disappointment ever
The worst weapon of the last 50 years. It makes the British BullPup look like a superstar.
That one was extensively used for a time on my country, other than the low quality materials it was not so bad.
A bottle opener in the rifle is awkward to use. I like the bottle opener in the scabbard.
Mom, can we get a Kalashnikov?
No, we have a Balashnikov at home!
The legendary Mexican Policia Federal de Caminos used them to great effect and several police forces in Mexico still use it against cartels to great effect my home state’s Tamaulipas’ SWAT officially known as the Dark Wrath among them
The most badass weapon in Black Ops 2.
This is my fav weapon when I play CS 1.6
Anyone else remember drinking an O’Douls in the chow hall?
As an Israeli, I agree with everything he said, you could also say it's the most common opinion of Israelis as well
So big brain CSGO players could have a cheaper AK early game
"Can we pause the war real quick? I have a grain of sand jammed in my gun, it's not working"
Literally every dude using an AK of any type, they're so hard to maintain
Thank you.
Real questions though: where did you get that awesome t-shirt?
Great video, can you make a video about the Finnish Valmet Rk.62.
The Valmet would like to have a chat.
Galil was developed as most neighbouring countries were using AK-47 so that israeli army was able to use same bullet/magazine to kill enemies all way to victory = very smart
Nonsense.
everyone always asks "Why the Galil?" but no one ever asks "How is Galil?" (Valmet is the best AK variant BTW don't @ me)
The smaller round makes sense in sparsely vegetation of Israel and South Africa, but not in Angola, and bush hats off to the Bushies of 31 Battalion for refusing to change!
People think they own digital artwork with nft? No, you own directions to a website. What is on that website can change, without the owners knowledge or personal prerogative.
Ah...that bottle opener....
Can you talk about the South African R4 rifle and difference between the R4 and the Galil
my favourite weapon ever
I still love the FAL.
AK was inspired by that mp42-44 assault rifle.
This gun is the child of an M4/M16 and an AK47/74
Dream on.
0:57 shalom does not mean “love” it means “hell”/“peace”
"hello". Not "hell"
@@זהסודי-ה7מ עצבאות שמנות
I thought Yisrael Balashnikov name was a joke... Hurts my head.
Ah, yes. My favorite gun from CoD zombies
The most important question remained unanswered, does the new Ace version still have the bottle opener? :)
legit thought calling him balashnikov was a joke
cold beer? their in the desert nothing is cold
warm one then?
2 kids 1 sandbox
AK-47s have milled receivers, AKMs have stamped sheet metal receivers. Also Israel moved to 5.56 because the US did and they knew we would resupply them with ammo in wartime. Ditto Europe.
How hard did the stars have to align to get two men named Mikhail Kalashnikov and Yisrael Balashnikov and have them essentially make the same gun
Not much considering a good portion of the Russian male surnames ends with OV
*warning: dad joke*
Where can I get myself a "near beer"? At the Far Bar.
I always wanted a Balashnikov.
1:29 x95 sad noises
"See, 'R' stands for 'Repetition', which is American for 'Single Fire'."
This is one of those lesser-known reasons, besides Taxes, why we went to war with the British; awful beer, putting the letter "U" into everything unnecessarily, and improper Fire Selector abbreviation marks and symbols.
I love my Galil! 😁💥
RSO keeps nice and close!!