M16 A3

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FN_Herstal_M16
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:Photographer
bayonet mount
forward grip
gptkbp:activities gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:magazine
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:design gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:disbandment_date field-strippable
gptkbp:environmental_impact limited
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:historical_significance standard issue rifle for U. S. forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M16 A3
gptkbp:is_compatible_with gptkb:theorem
M16 A2, M4
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:length 975 m/s
1000 mm
20,000 rounds
chrome-lined
20 in (510 mm)
1:7 in (178 mm)
gptkbp:maintenance regular required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:material collapsible stock
gptkbp:modifications gptkb:Picatinny_rail_system
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performance high
gptkbp:production_years 1988-2000
gptkbp:range 550 m
3600 m
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 700-950 rounds/min
gptkbp:recoil low
semi-automatic, automatic
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
selector switch
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkbp:training required for use
gptkbp:trigger_type single-stage trigger
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:user_manual gptkb:stock_market_index
gptkbp:variant gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkbp:weight 3.4 kg
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1988