EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

M16A1 Rifle

EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES

The M16A1 is a lightweight, air cooled, gas operated, magazine fed, shoulder fired. The rifle may be fired with selector lever in the automatic or semiautomatic position. It also provide personnel an offensive/defensive capability to engage targets in the field.

EQUIPMENT DATA:

Caliber: 5.56mm

Weight:
Rifle M16 wothout cartridge magazine and sling 6.351bs
Rifle M16A1 wothout cartridge magazine and sling 6.551bs

Length:
Rifle w/flash suppressor 39in
Rifle w/bayonet-knife 44.25in

Maximum rate of fire:
Semiautomatic: 45/65 rounds/min
Automatic: 150/200 rounds/min

Maximum effective range: 460m

The web page author qualified on the M16A1 at basic training Fort Leonard Wood, MO as a marksman.