Colt M16

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:bay
scope
suppressor
grip pod
gptkbp:action gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:barrel_length 20 inches
gptkbp:barrel_type chrome-lined steel
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:civillian_version gptkb:Colt_AR-15
gptkbp:combat_history used in multiple conflicts
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and video games
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1956
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:AR-15
gptkbp:feed_system gptkb:magazine
gptkbp:firing_mechanism semi-automatic, fully automatic
gptkbp:historical_significance standard issue rifle for U. S. troops
gptkbp:history gptkb:M16_A1_E1
M16 A2 E3
M16 A4 Carbine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt M16
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:legal_status regulated in some countries
gptkbp:length 1000 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:market_position available for purchase in some regions
gptkbp:material collapsible stock
gptkbp:modifications customizable parts
gptkbp:muzzle_velocity 1,000 m/s
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Vietnam_War_soldiers
gptkb:NATO_forces
military forces worldwide
various police forces
gptkbp:production_years 1964-present
gptkbp:range 550 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 700–950 rounds/min
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkbp:training used in military training programs
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M16_A1
gptkb:M16_A2
gptkb:M16_A3
gptkb:M16_A4
gptkbp:weight 3.1 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colt_AR-15_Sporter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7