The IDS MG4A5 and MG4A6 are lightweight, gas operated, air-cooled, magazine fed, selective fire rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. The Barrel is made by the Precision Cold Forging process for greatly increased life and improved accuracy. Bore and chamber
are hard chrome plated for extra life and resistance to corrosion. The MG4A5 and MG4A6 both  provide the individual soldier operating in close quarters the capability to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire. Parts interchangeability with the M16A2 exceeds 80%.

 

 

 

Specification  MG4A5		MG4A5 5.56 mm carbine shown with optional accessories (IDS)
Type		Selective fire carbine Safe / Semi / Automatic Safe / Semi / 3-burst (option)
Calibre		5.56 mm (.223 in)
Rifling Twist		1/7 or 1/9
Barrel length		368.3 mm (14.5 in)
Barrel types		M203 compatible Options: Fluted: Heavy
Ammunition		5.56 x 45 mm NATO, M855 / SS109
Magazine		20 or 30-round detachable box
Action		Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Length		788 mm (31.02 in) (stock retracted) 885 mm (34.8 in) (stock extended)
Weight		2.52 kg (5.56 lb) empty; 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) w/ 30 rounds
Rate of fire		700–950 round/min
Muzzle velocity		905 m/s (2,970 ft/s)
Effective range		600 m (area target) 500 m (point target)
Upper receiver		Picatinny rail
Forends		Reinforced Polymer Option: Aluminium Tactical Picatinny Rail
Buttstock		Telescopic, 6 position
NSN		1005 99 867 8606

 

 

 

 

Specification  MG4A6
Type		Selective fire carbine Safe / Semi / Automatic Safe / Semi / 3-burst (option)
Calibre		5.56 mm (.223 in)
Rifling Twist		1/7 or 1/9
Barrel length		266.7 mm (10.5 in)
Barrel types		Fluted
Ammunition		5.56 x 45 mm NATO, M855 / SS109
Magazine		20 or 30-round detachable box
Action		Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Length		685 mm (27.0 in) (stock retracted) 785 mm (30.9 in) (stock extended)
Weight		2.52 kg (5.56 lb) empty; 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) w/ 30 rounds
Rate of fire		700–950 round/min
Muzzle velocity		905 m/s (2,970 ft/s)
Effective range		600 m (area target) 500 m (point target)
Upper receiver		Picatinny rail
Forends		Reinforced Polymer Option: Aluminium Tactical Picatinny Rail
Buttstock		Telescopic, 6 position
NSN		1005 99 968 5033