M16 (rifle)
M16 is the U.S. Military designation for a family of rifles derived from the Armalite AR-15. It is an assault rifle which fires NATO standard 5.56 mm ammunition. It has been the primary infantry rifle of the United States military since 1967, is in use by 15 NATO countries, and has been the most produced firearm in its caliber.
External links
- Israeli Special Forces Home Page: M16A2 Overview
- Colt manufacturing: The M16A4 Rifle
- Modern Firearms
- The Gun Zone: A 5.56 mm Timeline
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| ► | History |
| ► | Future replacement? |
| ► | Design |
| ► | Operation |
| ► | Variants |
| ► | Production and usage |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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