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{{Infobox weapon
|name=IWI Tavor X95
| image= File:MicroTavorX95MARS-white-rectangle.jpg
|caption = A Tavor X95 with a MARS sight on the upper receiver.
|type=[[Engineering:Bullpup|Bullpup]] ([[Engineering:Assault rifle|assault rifle]], [[Engineering:Carbine|carbine]], [[Engineering:Designated marksman rifle|designated marksman rifle]], [[Engineering:Submachine gun|submachine gun]])
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|service=2009–present
|designer=Israel Weapon Industries
|number=
|length={{convert|580|-|670|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="iwi"/>
|action=
* Long-stroke [[Engineering:Gas-operated reloading|gas-operated]], [[Engineering:Rotating bolt|rotating bolt]]<ref name="iwi"/>
* [[Engineering:Blowback (firearms)|Blowback]], [[Engineering:Closed bolt|closed bolt]] <small>(SMG)</small><ref name="iwi"/>
| image_size = 300
|origin= Israel
|is_ranged=Yes
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|used_by=See ''Users''
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|design_date=2003–2009
|manufacturer=Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)<br />''Also produced under IWI license by:''
* Punj Lloyd Raksha Systems of India<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/punj-lloyd-iwi-of-israel-make-small-arms-in-india/article18383248.ece</ref>
*RPC Fort (of {{wipe|Ukraine}})
|production_date=
|variants=See ''Variants''
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|weight=
* {{convert|3.3|-|3.4|kg|abbr=on}} <small>(X95)</small><ref name="iwi"/>
* {{convert|3.2|-|3.6|kg|abbr=on}} <small>(SMG)</small><ref name="iwi"/>
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* {{convert|330|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="iwi"/>
* {{convert|380|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="iwi"/>
* {{convert|419|mm|abbr=on|1}}<ref name="iwi"/>
* {{convert|279|mm|abbr=on|1}} <small>(SMG)</small><ref name="iwi"/>
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|cartridge=
* [[Engineering:5.56×45mm NATO|5.56×45mm NATO]]<ref name=iwi/>
* [[Engineering:5.45×39mm|5.45×39mm]]<ref name=iwi/><ref name=fort/>
* .300 AAC Blackout<ref name=iwi/><ref name=AAC>[https://www.armyrecognition.com/eurosatory_2016_official_news_online_web_tv_television_defense_security_exhibition_paris_france/iwi_presents_for_the_first_time_the_x95_assault_rifle_in_.300_aac_blackout_caliber.html IWI presents for the first time the X95 assault rifle in .300 AAC Blackout caliber]</ref>
* [[Engineering:9×19mm Parabellum|9×19mm Parabellum]]  <small>(SMG)</small><ref name=iwi/>
* [[Engineering:5.56×30mm MINSAS|5.56×30mm MINSAS]] <small>(Zittara)</small><ref name=india1/>
|rate=750–950 rounds/min<ref name="iwi"/> (full auto)
|velocity=
|range=
|max_range=
|feed=
|sights=
* [[Engineering:Meprolight|Meprolight]] Mepro-21,
* [[Engineering:ITL MARS|ITL MARS]],
* [[Company:Trijicon|Trijicon]] [[Engineering:Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight|ACOG]],
* [[Engineering:Meprolight|Meprolight]] M5 RDS,
* others.
}}
The '''IWI Tavor X95''' (also called '''Micro-Tavor''', '''MTAR''', and '''MTAR-21''')<ref>[https://www.iwi.us/X95 Tavor X95] IWI US, Official Wesbdite</ref> is an Israeli [[Engineering:Bullpup|bullpup]] [[Engineering:Assault rifle|assault rifle]] designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) as part of the Tavor rifle family.

In November 2009 the Tavor X95 was selected as the future standard issued weapon of the Israeli infantry.<ref name="dover.idf.il">[http://dover.idf.il/IDF/News_Channels/bamahana/09/043/01.htm מיקרו–תבור לכל לוחם חי"ר]. Dover.idf.il. Retrieved on 2010-08-31.</ref>

==Design==
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| header = Visual differences between TAR-21 and X95
| image1 = Interpolitex 2011 (405-22).jpg
| caption1 = CTAR-21. Notice the cocking handle position, the handguard, and the stock form and size.
| image2 = Interpolitex 2011 (405-21).jpg
| caption2 = X95, here with a tactical handle monopod. Notice the cocking handle position, the Picatinny rail, and the stock form and size.
}}The Tavor X95 can be easily distinguished from the TAR-21 (as well as from CTAR-21, STAR-21, and GTAR-21) by the location of the [[Engineering:Cocking handle|cocking handle]]. An X95 cocking handle is closer to the [[Engineering:Pistol grip|pistol grip]], while a TAR-21 cocking handle is closer to the muzzle. The [[Engineering:Stock (firearms)|stock]] was also slightly redesigned.<ref name=tar21>http://tar21.com/iwi-tavor-tar21-rifle-idf-military-assault-rifles/x95-micro-tavor-compact-rifle-of-the-idf/</ref>
With the use of a relatively simple conversion kit, the Tavor X95 can be converted from a 5.56&nbsp;mm assault rifle to a 9&nbsp;mm [[Engineering:Submachine gun|submachine gun]]. A suppressor can also be added to the weapon, as part of the 9&nbsp;mm conversion kit, or as part of a replacement hand guard which integrates muzzle break, suppressor, and hand guard.<ref>https://ratworxusa.com/product.rw-sup-zrx9m</ref> The Tavor X95 also has its own underslung grenade launcher, the X95 GL 40.<ref>{{cite web |title=X95 IWI GL 40 - IWI |url=https://iwi.net/iwi-gl/x95-iwi-gl-40/ |website=IWI.net |publisher=IWI}}</ref> A discontinued production model of the X95 the X95-GL had the capability to mount a M203 grenade launcher on an extended notched barrel.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=William |title=Gun Review: X95L AKA Micro Tavor Marksman Edition |url=http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/03/wcooper/gun-review-x95l-aka-micro-tavor-marksman-edition/ |website=www.thetruthaboutguns.com |publisher=The Truth About Guns}}</ref>

When configured to fire 9&nbsp;mm rounds, the gun uses a [[Engineering:Blowback (firearms)|blowback]] operation to eject and reload rounds, but in the same body as the gas-operated rifle reloading system.  It is fed from [[Engineering:Uzi|Uzi]] magazines.  A suppressor can be mounted that allows for the use of standard velocity 9&nbsp;mm ammunition, not specialized subsonic ammo.  The barrel is the same length as the rifle version, but has a 1:10&nbsp;in rifling twist to stabilize heavy 9&nbsp;mm bullets.<ref name="sadj">[http://sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1125 IWI X95: A Bullpup For IDF Special Forces] - SAdefensejournal.com, 21 March 2012</ref>

Compared to the 890&nbsp;mm (35&nbsp;in) long [[Engineering:M4 carbine|M4 carbine]] (with its stock extended) with a {{convert|370|mm|abbr=on|1}} barrel, the X95 is {{convert|580|mm|abbr=on|1}},  {{convert|640|mm|1|abbr=on}}, or {{convert|670|mm|1|abbr=on}} long, with either a 330&nbsp;mm (13 in.), 380&nbsp;mm (15.0&nbsp;in), or a 419&nbsp;mm (16.5&nbsp;in) barrel, respectively.<ref name="iwi"/><ref name="sadj"/>

==Variants==
thumb|200px|IDF soldier with the X95 on [[Mount Hermon.]]
[[File:Range253232.JPG|thumb|The X95-L (Micro-Tavor Designated Marksman) during a Warrant Officer course in the Israel Defense Forces.]]
There are three different handguards currently available for the Tavor X95: the first is rounded (so that one can mount a suppressor and have the suppressor sit inside of the handguard) and is currently only available for military issue; the second is a rectangular one with integrated rails at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and has removable rail covers; and the third is an elongated version of the second, made for IWI US X95s. The rounded handguard originally had separate picatinny rails on the receiver and handguard, but IWI has produced a full length flattop rail and an underside rail for it; the other two handguards have integrated flattop rails.

The Tavor X95 comes with the option of changing out the pistol grip with either the standard Tavor Talon trigger guard, a traditional trigger guard, or any compatible third-party accessory.

The Tavor X95 comes in a number of variants (including):<ref name="iwi">[http://iwi.net/catalogs/X95brochure/index.html IWI X95 official brochure]</ref>

=== X95 ===

*'''X95 330''': 5.56×45mm carbine with a 330&nbsp;mm (13&nbsp;in) barrel and a {{convert|580|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length.
*'''X95 380''': 5.56×45mm assault rifle with a 380&nbsp;mm (15&nbsp;in) barrel and a {{convert|640|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length.
*'''X95 419''': 5.56×45mm assault rifle with a {{convert|419|mm|abbr=on|1}} barrel and a {{convert|670|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length.

[[File:Micro-Tavor-X95L-pic-122white01.jpg|thumb|An X95-L.]]

* '''X95-L''': An X95 419 that is semi-automatic only, has an integrated bipod, and is issued with a long-range sight.  Intended for marksman use.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/03/wcooper/gun-review-x95l-aka-micro-tavor-marksman-edition/|title=Gun Review: X95L AKA Micro Tavor Marksman Edition - The Truth About Guns|date=2016-03-01|work=The Truth About Guns|access-date=2018-01-24|language=en-US}}</ref>

* '''X95-GL''': An X95 (still currently in service just not in production) that has the ability to mount a M203 grenade launcher on its longer notched barrel. It has since been superseded by the IWI GL 40 grenade launcher, which can be mounted on the current standard flattop X95 without the need for modifications or additional tools.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ha'Sharon |first1=Ramat |title=IWI Introduces New Single-Shot 40x46mm Standalone Grenade Launchers |url=https://www.ammoland.com/2012/06/israel-weapon-industries-single-shot-40x46mm-standalone-grenade-launchers/#axzz5PDjg0Plx |website=www.ammoland.com |publisher=Ammoland: Shooting Sports News}}</ref>

==== Caliber conversions ====

*'''X95 SMG''': 9×19mm [[Engineering:Submachine gun|submachine gun]] with a 279&nbsp;mm (11&nbsp;in) barrel and a {{convert|580|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length.
*'''X95-S SMG''': 9×19mm submachine gun with a 279&nbsp;mm (11&nbsp;in) barrel and a {{convert|650|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length; integrated suppressor.
*'''.300 AAC BLK''': .300 AAC Blackout assault rifle / carbine; simply a standard X95 re-barreled in .300 Blackout.

==== Russian Caliber ====

*'''X95-R 330''': 5.45×39mm carbine with a 330&nbsp;mm (13&nbsp;in) barrel and a {{convert|580|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length.
*'''X95-R 419''': 5.45×39mm assault rifle with a {{convert|419|mm|abbr=on|1}} barrel and a {{convert|670|mm|abbr=on|1}} overall length.

[[File:Tavor X-95S-SMG (7321761154).jpg|thumb|A Tavor X95-S SMG.]]

=== Licensed ===

* '''Zittara''': Indian locally produced version of the X95 modified to use the local [[Engineering:5.56×30mm MINSAS|5.56×30mm MINSAS]] cartridge, manufactured by the Ordnance Factories Board.<ref name=india1/> However, it was not adopted for service.<ref name=india1/>
*'''Fort-223''': Ukrainian locally produced version of the X95 330, readily converted to the X95 SMG or X95-S SMG, manufactured by the RPC Fort.<ref name=fort/>
*'''Fort-224''': Ukrainian locally produced version of the X95-R 330 manufactured by the RPC Fort.<ref name="fort" />

=== IWI US ===
All X95s sold on the U.S. civilian market are semi-automatic only and come with an elongated handguard and a thicker buttpad to comply with the firearm laws of the U.S.
* '''XB16''': A U.S. version of the X95 419, with a 26.125 in (663.575&nbsp;mm) overall length.
* '''XB16L''': An XB16 with left-handed controls pre-installed.
* '''XB16-BLK''': An XB16 re-barrelled in .300 AAC Blackout.
* '''XB17-9''': 9×19mm sub-caliber carbine with a 17 in (431.8&nbsp;mm) barrel and a 26.125 in (663.575&nbsp;mm) overall length.
* '''XB18''': 5.56×45mm rifle with an 18.5 in (469.9&nbsp;mm) barrel and a 28.125 in (714.375&nbsp;mm) overall length.
* '''XB18RS''': 5.56×45mm rifle with an 18.5 in (469.9&nbsp;mm) barrel and a 30.5 in (774.7&nbsp;mm) overall length; integrated permanent muzzle brake and a 10-round magazine to be compliant with laws of certain states.                                ("RS" stands for Restricted State.)

Note: IWI US sells their X95s in a variety of colors, including Black (B), Flat Dark Earth (FD), and OD Green (G); the letter "B" in the rifles' designations can be switched with any of the colors' respective letters.

==Users==
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| caption2 = Contingent from the Azerbaijani military armed with Tavor X95s during the Moscow Victory Day Parade, 2015
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* {{flag|Angola}}: Angolan Armed Forces operate the Tavor X95.<ref>http://www.operacional.pt/37-o-aniversario-das-forcas-especiais-angolanas/</ref>
* {{flag|Azerbaijan}}: Azerbaijani Armed Forces operate the Tavor X95.
* {{flag|Colombia}}: The National Police of Colombia operates the Tavor X95.<ref>[http://unffmm.com/Galerias_AR/Galerias/v/GN/album_011/album/ IMI Tavor]. Unffmm.com. Retrieved on 2010-08-31. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717154347/http://unffmm.com/Galerias_AR/Galerias/v/GN/album_011/album/ |date=July 17, 2011 }} </ref>
* {{flag|Cyprus}}: The Tavor Χ95 is to replace the G3 among the Cyprus National Guard.<ref>http://cyprus-mail.com/2017/09/14/defence-ministry-plans-armament-spending-spree/</ref>
* {{flag|Georgia}}: Used mostly by security services and protection details.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en |title=Armament of the Georgian Army |publisher=Geo-army.ge |date= |accessdate=2013-01-01 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309192408/http://geo-army.ge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=9&lang=en |archivedate=2012-03-09 |df= }}</ref>
* {{flag|Haiti}}: <ref>https://www.yooying.com/p/1744029996978417286_5451233673</ref>
* {{flag|Honduras}}: Honduran Army and special forces operate the Tavor X95.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elheraldo.hn/Secciones-Principales/Pais/Equiparan-mas-unidades-con-potentes-fusiles-israelies/ |title=Equiparán más unidades con MTAR 21  |publisher=elheraldo.hn |date= |accessdate=2012-04-17}}</ref>
* {{flag|Israel}}: In November 2009, the IDF announced that the Tavor X95 would become the standard infantry weapon of the IDF, with the addition of an integrated grenade-launcher.<ref name="dover.idf.il" /> In 2014 the IDF announced that in the future (from as early as the end of 2014) some infantry units could start to be issued some numbers of an improved X95, which will have a longer {{convert|380|mm|abbr=on|1}} barrel, instead of the original {{convert|330|mm|abbr=on|1}} barrel of the X95, and a lighter trigger pull.<ref>[http://www.israeldefense.co.il/?CategoryID=514&ArticleID=5587 ישראל דיפנס], הכתבה הופיעה במלואה במקור במגזין "במחנה" גיליון 47, 12 דצמבר 2013.</ref>
* {{flag|India}}: India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) ordered 12,000 Tavor X95 rifles which entered service in early 2011.<ref name="india1">https://www.strategicfront.org/israeli-assault-rifles-journey-prospects-india/</ref> Following the use of the weapon by Indian forces fighting the insurgency in Kashmir, CRPF commanders have stated that the X95 is a more effective assault rifle than the AKM, due to its small size, power, longer range and lighter weight. In late 2002, India signed an {{INRConvert|880|m|year=2002}} deal with Israel Military Industries for 3,070 manufactured TAR-21s to be issued to India's special forces personnel,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/one-fir-govt-blacklists-7-firms-hits-artillery-upgrade/472107/2|title=One FIR, Govt blacklists 7 firms, hits artillery upgrade|date=2009-06-05|publisher=The Indian Express|page=2|accessdate=2009-06-09}}</ref> where its ergonomics, reliability in heat and sand might give them an edge at close-quarters and employment from inside vehicles. By 2005, IMI had supplied 350–400 TAR-21s to India's northern Special Frontier Force (SFF). These were subsequently declared to be "operationally unsatisfactory". The required changes have since been made, and tests in Israel during 2006 went well, clearing the contracted consignment for delivery. The TAR-21 has now entered operational service – even as India gears up for a larger competition that could feature a 9&nbsp;mm X95 version.<ref name="DefenseDaily">[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/tavor21-rifle-headed-into-service-with-indian-special-forces-03080/ Tavor-21 Rifle Headed Into Service With Indian Special Forces]. Defenseindustrydaily.com (2007-02-28). Retrieved on 2010-08-31.</ref> Known as the '''Zittara''', the rifle is manufactured in India by the Ordnance Factories Board for Indian service, although it was never adopted.<ref name="india1"/> the new Tavor X95s have a modified single-piece stock and new sights, as well as Turkish-made MKEK T-40 40&nbsp;mm under-barrel grenade launchers.<ref name="DefenseDaily" /> 5,500 have been recently inducted and more rifles are being ordered.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-13/india/28358604_1_para-sf-special-forces-command-assault-rifles|title=To give 'irregulars' punch, forces go shopping for hi-tech weapons|date=2011-01-13|work=The Times Of India}}</ref> A consignment of over 500 Tavor bullpup assault rifles and another 30 [[Engineering:IMI Galil|Galil sniper rifles]] worth over {{INRConvert|150|m}} and {{INRConvert|20|m}} respectively was delivered to the MARCOS (Marine Commandos) in December 2010.<ref>[http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=14166 Israeli TAR-21 Tavor Assault Rifles for Indian Navy Commandos] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116175817/http://bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=14166|date=2011-01-16}}, 2011-01-12, IANS, bharat-rakshak.com</ref> In 2016, IWI announced that it was establishing a 49:51 joint venture with Punj Lloyd in India, in order manufacture rifle components in India.<ref>[http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/iwi-establishes-activity-india IWI Establishes Activity in India] Ami Rojkes Dombe | 7/02/2016</ref>
* {{flag|Macedonia}}: A small number acquired for Special Task Unit "Tiger".<ref>https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Inostranstvo/Region/Jedinica-za-specijalne-zadatke-Tigrovi-Republike-Makedonije-English.html#sthash.4ZljdZ0l.dpbs</ref>
* {{flag|Mongolia}}: Special forces<ref>http://dambiev.livejournal.com/687586.html </ref>
* {{flag|Morocco}}: DGSN operates the Tavor X95 since 2018<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ledesk.ma/enoff/des-fusils-dassaut-israeliens-pour-la-police-marocaine/|title=Des fusils d'assaut israéliens pour la police marocaine - Le Desk|work=Le Desk|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en-US}}</ref>
* {{flag|Nigeria}}: In service with the Nigerian navy special boat service.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BhHNqTHgsDS/</ref>
* {{flag|Philippines}}: Philippine Coast Guard,<ref>http://www.israeldefense.co.il/he/node/34099</ref>, Philippine National Police<ref>https://www.update.ph/2017/12/pnp-deputy-chief-distributes-israeli-chinese-firearms-in-bicol/23277</ref>
* {{flag|Senegal}}: <ref>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/05/07/tavor-galil-rifles-jericho-senegal/</ref>
* {{flag|Ukraine}}: RPC Fort offers the X95 330 as the '''Fort-223''', and the X95-R as the '''Fort-224'''.<ref name="fort">{{cite web |url=http://www.fort.vn.ua/produkciya/avtomaticheskoe-oruzhie/shturmovaya-vintovka-fort-224.html |website=www.fort.vn.ua |title=Штурмовая винтовка "Форт-224" калибра 5,56х45мм |language=Russian}}</ref> The Fort-224 is in service of the National Guard of Ukraine.<ref>http://www.armoury-online.ru/articles/smg/ua/fort-224/</ref>
* {{flag|US}}: Pennsylvania Capitol Police operate the Tavor X95.<ref>http://lauraburgess.com/pennsylvania-state-capitol-police-upgrade-iwi-us-tavor-x95/</ref>

==See also==
* IWI Tavor
*[[Engineering:IWI Tavor 7|IWI Tavor 7]]
*Military equipment of Israel
* [[Engineering:List of bullpup firearms|List of bullpup firearms]]
* [[Engineering:List of assault rifles|List of assault rifles]]

==References==
{{Reflist|20em}}

==External links==

* [http://iwi.net/x95/ Israel Weapon Industries (I.W.I.): IWI X95]
* [http://www.isayeret.com/content/weapons/assault/tavor/guide.shtml isayeret.com Tavor Guide]


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