M16

Also known as M16 assault rifle, 5.56x45 mm assault rifle escopeta, M-16, XM16, Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16, M16 rifle

automatkarbin

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The M16 is an assault rifle that was widely used by the U.S. military, particularly during the Vietnam War and for decades afterward. It matters because it became one of the most influential and recognizable military weapons in modern history, shaping infantry combat tactics and remaining relevant in military and civilian discussions about firearms.

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Subclass of: assault rifle
Country of origin: United States
Based on: Armalite AR-15
Manufacturer: H & R Firearms
Designed by: L. James Sullivan
Conflict: Iraq War
Image: M16A1 brimob.jpg
Has use: service rifle

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ammunition: 5.56×45mm NATO
native label: M16
total produced: 8000000
Commons gallery: M16
Commons category: M16 rifle
service entry: 1962-01-01
uses: direct impingement

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M16 (officiellt Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) är den automatkarbin som är USA:s standardvapen för infanterister. Vapnet tillverkas av bland andra Colt's Manufacturing Company och Fabrique Nationale, vilka tillverkat den största delen av de M16-varianter som används inom USA:s krigsmakt. Den civila versionen AR-15 (Armalite Rifle 15) är endast halvautomatisk, på grund av annan konstruktion och ej kompatibla delar.

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M16

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