Ukraine Manufacturing Tavor in 5.45x39mm
Ukrainian state-owned firm RPC Fort (Research and Production Company Fort of the Ministry of Interior of Ukraine) is manufacturing under license a variant of the IWI Tavor chambered in 5.45x39mm Russian.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are still primarily armed with 5.45x39mm chambered firearms inherited from the Soviet Union. They have adopted a small number of RPC Fort-manufactured 5.56mm Tavors, presumably in use by special forces.
Israel manufactures the Tavor in 5.56x45mm and 9mm. It has been claimed that India is manufacturing it chambered in 5.56×30mm MINSAS but I have seen no evidence of this and am skeptical.
[ Many thanks to Danny for the tip. ]
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I guess this means the Ukraine is tired of being regarded as: "weak" :)
I use to shoot the AK-74, because I like handling and accuracy far better then the AK-47. But now that I'm in a wheelchair, I find the standard AK-74. A wee be awkward to handle and shoot, because of how I have place or maneuver. Can anyone tell me about the handling characteristics and performance specifications on the Tavor Bullpup (5.45x39mm) design.