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m16

m16

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  • Type: Gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed assault rifle.

  • Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

  • Distinguishing Features: Lightweight construction (polymer & aluminum), straight-line stock, and distinctive carrying handle on early models.

  • Significance: The standard-issue rifle for the U.S. military for over 50 years, forming the basis for the M4 Carbine. It is renowned for its accuracy but was initially controversial due to reliability concerns in its early service.

  • An icon of modern warfare, the M16 rifle revolutionized military small arms with its introduction of the high-velocity 5.56mm cartridge. Distinguished by its black polymer and aluminum alloy construction, it traded the raw power of its predecessor, the M14, for a lighter, more controllable weapon that enabled soldiers to carry more ammunition. Its legacy is defined by its widespread use and evolution across conflicts from Vietnam to the Gulf War.
  • The M16 is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle. Firing a small-caliber 5.56mm round, it became the standard-issue service rifle for the U.S. military during the Vietnam War and for decades after. Known for its high velocity and accuracy, it is one of the most recognizable firearms in the world.
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