The R5, when compared to the larger R4, has a barrel that is 130 millimetres (5.1 in) shorter, together with a shorter gas system and handguard. It also lacks a bipod, and the flash hider does not support rifle grenades.

2018年7月25日 · Israel has long sought to curry favor with various sub-Saharan African states as a foil to the pan-Arabist nationalism and outright hostility of much of the Islamic world, particularly in North Africa. Israel and the apartheid government were allied throughout the 1970s and 1980s. IDF and SADF= “what’s in a name?”

南非国防军（sadf），自建立以来便是非洲最强大的武装力量之一。 1966—1989年间，白人统治下的南非与周边黑人国家发生了一系列战争，统称“南非边境战争”。

It had quick changeable barrel with external longitudinal flutes to reduce weight and improve cooling. The SS-77 was developed to fire 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition, but when need for smaller calibre MG was recognised, the Mini-SS kits were developed in 1994 to convert any SS-77 to fire 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition.

The "R4" of 1975, while following the same designation pattern of the R1 before it, was based on the Israeli Galil assault rifle, the "R5" being a shortened carbine form of said model. Specifications: Overall Length: 1053 mm; Barrel Length: 533.00 mm; Weight (Empty): 4.31 kg; Caliber: 7.62 x 51 mm NATO; Action: Gas-Operated

The latter R4/R5 assault rifle uses a longer ammo pouch. At least two P70 water bottles are recommended and with their accompanying pouches. The large pack and groundsheet holder are not a prerequisite but may be useful for carrying extra kit on some missions. A SADF raincoat or SADF poncho will be useful if it rains. WEAPONS

The Vektor R5 is a 5.56×45mm assault rifle. It entered service as the standard service rifle of the South African Defence Force (SADF) in 1980. The R5 replaced the R1, a variant of the 7.62×51mm FN FAL. It was produced by Lyttelton Engineering Works (LIW, "Lyttelton Ingenieurswerke"), now Denel Land Systems.

Many of the R4 and R5 rifles were modernized in 2010 throughout Project African Warrior for the South African Army's Soldier Modernization Programme. The updated version of the rifle has a folding/collapsible stock, railed handguard, and side-mounted rail and comes equipped with the Trijicon ACOG TA11 or other optical sights, foregrips and ...

2023年9月13日 · The R4 was further developed into a carbine version known as the “R5” – essentially the Galil SAR with South African changes. This version incorporated a shorter gas cylinder, barrel and handguard for a more portable fit in the hands of commando, airborne and vehicle crew type elements – elements requiring the facilities of a compact ...

Genuine South African made R4/ R5 sling. The sling was issued to SAP and SADF personnel and might have some markings on it such as name of the bearer. We ensure that the slings are in working condition and that no part is broken.