The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of assault rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was …

The M16A4 is chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm (.223) NATO cartridge. It is a select fire rifle having semi-automatic and three-round-burst fire capabilities. Cartridges are magazine fed, …

The M16A4 is a 5.56mm x 45mm gas operated assault rifle. It is the most recent variant of the venerable AR-15 design in use with the U.S. military. The fourth-generation M16A4 is …

Dec 11, 2024 · The Marine Corps has characterized the M16A4 Service rifle and the M4 Service Carbine as 5.56mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired weapons that can …

The M16A4, which in 1997 became the next standard issue rifle in US military, differs from the M16A2 by having a removable carrying handle, with the upper receiver being fitted with a …

Feb 26, 2025 · The M16A4 —the standard infantry weapon of the U.S. Marine Corps since 2003—weighs less than 3.3 kg (just over 7 pounds) unloaded. It measures 100 cm (39 inches) …

Jan 3, 2020 · Features: The M16A2 5.56mm rifle is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed, shoulder- or hip-fired weapon designed for either automatic fire (3-round …

The M16A4—the standard infantry weapon of the U.S. Marine Corps since 2003—weighs less than 3.3 kg (just over 7 pounds) unloaded. It measures 100 cm (39 inches) long, has a 20 …

Dec 10, 2021 · The M16A4 had a different muzzle velocity than the M4 and had greater range, as the longer-barreled rifle was accurate out to 600 yards. The M16A4 was also heavier than the …

May 3, 2019 · The M16A4 is a much more modular weapon adaptable to a wide variety of battlefield roles through various mountings that can include specialized optics, flashlights, …