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 M16 Service Rifle

 

 

M16A3 Battle Rifle Specs

Primary function: Infantry weapon
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc.
Length: 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches)
Maximum effective range:
    Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters)
Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
Rates of fire:
    Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute
    Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
    3 Round Burst: 90 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
  

 

 

 

 
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