M16 A1

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FN_Herstal_M16
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:beach
gptkb:rocket
scope
suppressor
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:magazine
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:capacity gptkb:STANAG_magazine
20 rounds
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
gptkbp:date gptkb:1956
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:field easy
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic military rifle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M16 A1
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:latest_version gptkb:AR-15
gptkbp:length 20 in
975 m/s
1000 mm
chrome-lined
1:12 in
gptkbp:maintenance low
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:material fixed stock
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades
gptkbp:notable_battle used in various conflicts
gptkbp:notable_features modular design
lightweight design
low recoil
high rate of fire
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Vietnam_War_soldiers
gptkbp:operational_range 600 m
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:produced_by over 1 million
gptkbp:production_years 1964-1980
gptkbp:range 550 m
3600 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 700–950 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil low
semi-automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status obsolete in military use
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M16_A2
gptkbp:training used in military training programs
gptkbp:trigger_type single action
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M16_A1_E1
gptkb:M16_rifle
M16 A1 A1
M16 A1 A2
gptkbp:weight 3.4 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1964