IWI Tavor X95 5.56 NATO 16.5-Inch Bullpup Rifle

The IWI Tavor X95 5.56 NATO 16.5-Inch is a semi-automatic bullpup rifle built around IWI’s long-stroke gas-piston operating system.

Current IWI US production is focused on the 5.56 NATO version, with the 16.5-inch rifle available in Black, Flat Dark Earth and OD Green configurations. The standard black model is identified as XB16.

IWI Tavor X95 5.56 NATO Overview

The X95 places the action and magazine behind the pistol grip, creating a compact overall rifle length while retaining a full-length 16.5-inch barrel.

IWI lists the 16.5-inch model at approximately 26.125 inches overall with a published weight of 7.9 pounds.

The rifle uses a reinforced-polymer bullpup body with an updated fire-control pack and a factory trigger pull listed at approximately 5–6 pounds.

For additional firearm specifications and model references, browse the Gunvexa firearm reference catalog.

X95 5.56 NATO Operating System

The 5.56 X95 uses a closed rotating bolt with a long-stroke gas piston.

This operating system distinguishes the Tavor platform from conventional direct-impingement AR-pattern rifles.

The current X95 also incorporates an ambidextrous magazine release positioned in a familiar location, a lower-profile bolt-release control and a charging handle positioned toward the front portion of the receiver.

16.5-Inch CHF Chrome-Lined Barrel

IWI specifies a 16.5-inch cold-hammer-forged CrMoV steel barrel with a chrome-lined bore.

The barrel uses six-groove, right-hand rifling with a 1:7 twist rate.

The standard 5.56 muzzle configuration uses 1/2×28 threading with an A2-style flash hider.

STANAG Magazine and Bullpup Configuration

The X95 5.56 uses NATO STANAG-pattern magazines and is normally supplied with one 30-round polymer magazine in standard-capacity configurations.

Its reinforced-polymer bullpup body is available in Black, FDE and OD Green.

The compact architecture is one of the clearest visual differences between the X95 and more conventional rifle layouts.

Picatinny Rails and Folding Sights

The X95 incorporates a full-length upper Picatinny optics interface together with accessory rails positioned around the forearm.

IWI also includes integrated folding backup sights. The front blade incorporates a Tritium insert, while the rear uses an aperture design.

Removable rail covers protect the side and lower accessory interfaces when they are not occupied.

For official manufacturer documentation, see the IWI Tavor X95 product page and IWI Tavor X95 Manual.

IWI Tavor X95 Technical Summary

Overall, the IWI Tavor X95 5.56 NATO 16.5-Inch combines a compact bullpup layout with a full-length CHF chrome-lined barrel and long-stroke piston system.

Its principal factory specifications include a 1:7 twist, 30-round STANAG magazine, folding Tritium-equipped sights, Picatinny accessory interfaces and reinforced-polymer construction.

For the standard black configuration, XB16 / UPC 859735005916 provides the clearest current commercial identification.

Tavor X95 Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: IWI US / Israel Weapon Industries
• Model: Tavor X95
• Black SKU / MPN: XB16
• Black UPC: 859735005916
• Firearm type: Bullpup Rifle
• Action: Semi-automatic
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Operating system: Long-stroke gas piston
• Bolt: Closed rotating bolt
• Barrel length: 16.5 inches
• Barrel construction: Cold hammer forged
• Barrel material: CrMoV steel
• Bore: Chrome lined
• Twist rate: 1:7
• Rifling: 6 grooves, right hand
• Muzzle: Factory threaded
• Thread pattern: 1/2×28
• Factory muzzle device: A2-style flash hider
• Stock/body: Reinforced polymer bullpup
• Magazine pattern: NATO STANAG / AR-15 pattern
• Standard magazine capacity: 30 rounds
• Factory magazines: One
• Trigger pull: Approximately 5–6 lb
• Magazine release: Ambidextrous
• Top rail: Picatinny
• Forearm accessory rails: Picatinny
• Side/lower rail positions: 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
• Rail covers: Removable
• Front sight: Folding blade with Tritium insert
• Rear sight: Folding aperture
• QD sling points: Integrated
• Overall length: 26.125 inches
• Published weight: 7.9 lb
• Black configuration: XB16
• FDE configuration: XFD16
• OD Green configuration: XG16
• Current production caliber: 5.56 NATO