Uziel Gal
Gun designer, creator of the Uzi submachine gun
Born
1923
102 years ago
Died
September 7th, 2002
22 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Israel
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A German-Israeli colonel and gun designer, created the Uzi, a submachine gun that gained worldwide recognition. The Uzi was officially introduced in the late 1940s and became a standard firearm for various military and law enforcement agencies. Gal's design focused on compactness and reliability, leading to its widespread adoption across different countries. The Uzi remains one of the most iconic submachine guns in history, influencing both military and civilian firearms design. Gal's work in firearms design significantly affected small arms development.
Designed the Uzi submachine gun
Served as a colonel in the Israeli Defense Forces
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