M16 platform

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:M203_grenade_launcher
gptkb:optics
suppressor
bipod
M4 Carbine stock
gptkbp:action gas-operated, rotating bolt
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:feed_system gptkb:magazine
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1964
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:M16_A1
gptkb:M16_A2
gptkb:M16_A3
gptkb:M16_A4
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced modern military rifles
remains in service in various forms
standard issue rifle for U. S. military
controversial due to reliability issues in early models
adopted during the Vietnam War
evolved into various configurations and models
known for its accuracy and range
widely used by NATO forces
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label M16 platform
gptkbp:length 39 in (990 mm)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:DPMS_Panther_Arms
gptkb:Bushmaster_Firearms_International
gptkb:FN_Herstal
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
Olympic Arms
H& K
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:range 550 m (600 yd)
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 700–950 rounds/min
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:M4_carbine
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:weight 7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6