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the M16A4 assult rifle was introduced into the military in 1964. there were many pros and cons the pros were it offered more firepower and was more accurate than the AK-47. the cons were it jamed when exposed to water, mud, and too much firing. it was very hard to field strip in case of jaming and carred less ammo than an AK-47. the rifle is still used today in the U.S arsinal and has a clone gun called the M4. the m16 was a gas operated 30 round 5.56 mm NATO gun used in every branch of the military since 1964.
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Who invented the M16A1?
The M16A1 is the U.S. military designation for the AR-15 rifle built by Colt. The AR-15 itself was invented in 1957 by Eugene Stoner (1922-1997) while at ArmaLite.
History of Springfield 30-40 Krag rifle?
What conflict's has the Springfield 30-40 Krag been involved in ?
World War 2 and the Vietnam War?
1. WWII, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Garand. WWII created the AIRBORNE divisions (paratroopers). 2. Vietnam, first war in history in which every US fighting man was armed with a fully-automatic rifle, the M16 Jungle Rifle (assault rifle). Vietnam War created the AIRMOBILE divisions (helicopters). Note: Secretary of Defense McNamara "clarified the M16" for jungle warfare only.
What advantage did the M-16A1 give the soldiers in the Vietnam war?
In Vietnam, for the first time in US history each and every US fighting man possessed a fully automatic rifle. During WWII, each and every US fighting man possessed a semi-automatic rifle (the M1 Garand).
Was there a Mauser Rifle es340b use in World War 2 as Sniper rifle and what does it look like?
The Mauser es340b was a single shot .22 long rifle. It was made too look and feel like a Mauser 98K. It is not a sniper rifle. It is a target rifle.
What is the maximum range of m16A1 rifle?
The effective range of the M16A1 rifle is approximately 550 meters, but it can technically fire up to around 3,600 meters. However, accuracy and effectiveness decrease significantly at longer distances.
Year of manufacturer Colt M16A1 Rifle with serial number 9539897?
Type your answer here... 1985
Who invented the M16A1?
The M16A1 is the U.S. military designation for the AR-15 rifle built by Colt. The AR-15 itself was invented in 1957 by Eugene Stoner (1922-1997) while at ArmaLite.
Which models of fire does the M16A1 have?
The M16A1 assault rifle has two modes of fire: semi-automatic and fully automatic. As long as the trigger is held down, the weapon will continue to fire until the magazine is empty.
How can you get m16a1 rifle in Mafia Wars?
its a loot item in rob the armenians which ever job tier its in cant remember
What do they use guns in the military?
Depends on which military. US uses the M16A1 rifle, or the M4 carbine version of the same.
Who discovered the m16 riffle?
The M-16 RIFLE was developed by Colt for the US service and deployed in 1964 as the M16A1. No one discovered it.
What branches or special operation forces in the US Military use the M16a1 or the M16a3?
The M16A1 is no longer used by any branches or special operation forces in the US Military. The M16A3, however, is used by some units in the US Air Force, particularly security forces. It is not the standard-issue rifle for any branch or special forces.
Which modes of fire does the M16a1 have?
Being an assault rifle, the M16A1 has two modes of select fire. It can either be fired in semi-automatic, or fully automatic. The M16A3 shares the same trigger group, while the M16A2 and M16A4 have semi-automatic and three-round burst modes.
Is the M16A1 rifle with underslung 39mm smoothbore grenade launcher the best gun?
Well, it is a 40 mm grenade launcher if you mean the real rifle and the M203 launcher- but there is NO ONE BEST. The M16 is a good rifle- but it will not be a 1000 meter rifle. And it may not be the rifle of choice in close quarters, or where greater penetration is needed.
M16a1 full auto or 3 round burst?
The M16A1 is fully automatic.
What rifle do US Special Ops use?
Mission driven. M4, M4A1, M14, M21, M107, M110, M16A1, A2, A3, A4, etc.
