Variants
The Negev Commando is a shorter and lighter version of the standard Negev light machine gun, known also as the Assault Negev. After the privatization of the Magen Light Weapon Division when company's name was changed to Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) the name of the Negev Commando was changed as well to Negev SF (Special Forces). On this model the barrel is shortened to 330 mm (13.0 in), a bipod is optional and the stock folds to the left side, so that the overall length with the butt folded is only 680 mm (26.8 in). For the assault role a side-mounted forward grip is provided for the user's left hand, allowing the weapon to be fired from the hip. Weight of the Negev SF with a 150-round drum is 9.55 kg (21.1 lb). Vehicle, AFV and helicopter mountings are available. This variant underwent trials with IDF special forces during late 1998.
In 2012 IWI introduced the Negev NG7, a derivative of the Negev machinegun in caliber 7.62mm NATO.
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