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gptkbp:instanceOf
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shooting
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gptkbp:action
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gas-operated, rotating bolt
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gptkbp:barrelLength
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508 mm (20 in)
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gptkbp:cartridge
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gptkb:5.56×45mm_NATO
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gptkbp:feedSystem
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20- or 30-round detachable STANAG magazine
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gptkbp:fireModes
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semi-automatic
three-round burst
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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M16A2
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gptkbp:introduced
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1980s
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gptkbp:length
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1000 mm (39 in)
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkb:FN_Herstal
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gptkbp:material
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polymer
aluminum alloy
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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round handguards
burst fire mode
case deflector
heavier barrel
improved rear sight
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:M16A1
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gptkbp:rateOfFire
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700–900 rounds/min
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:M16A3
gptkb:M16A4
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gptkbp:touristAttraction
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iron sights
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gptkbp:type
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selective fire rifle
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gptkbp:usedBy
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gptkb:NATO
gptkb:US_Army
gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkb:US_Marine_Corps
many NATO countries
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gptkbp:usedInConflict
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gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
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gptkbp:weight
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3.77 kg (8.3 lb) loaded
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:M16_rifle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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