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officially the first major conflict it saw action in was the Vietnam War

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Is the ak47 better than the m16 explaine why?

first of all my favourite assault rifle is the m16. its better than the ak47 in some ways but the ak is better than the m16 in others wich makes them balanced for battle.the m16 can take attachments-grenade launcher EOTECH sight Combat scope for long ranges masterkey-shotgun barrel attachment(the ak doesnt have this one)foregrip for more steady shooting laser sight burst/single/auto...etc and the m16 is younger and a bit more modern than the AK but i don't care about theyre balance i think the m16 is better because it has that vietnamite/taliban pwnage smell-hpe i helped


Is the l96 better than the m16?

uh well there completly different guns...the m16 is a assualt rifle and the l96 is a bolt action rifle. m16 is probly the better choice if your trying to survive on a battlefield.


How many rounds do a m16 shoot per second?

The M16 rifle can fire at a rate of approximately 700 to 950 rounds per minute, depending on the specific model and configuration. This translates to about 11 to 16 rounds per second. However, the standard M16 used by the U.S. military typically operates in semi-automatic or three-round burst modes, which affects the effective rate of fire in practical use.


What is the root diameter of a M16 thread?

The root diameter of an M16 thread, which refers to the smallest diameter of the threaded portion, is approximately 13.5 mm. This value can vary slightly based on the specific thread class and manufacturing tolerances, but it generally remains close to this dimension for standard M16 threads.


Who make the M-16?

I believe that Colt has the government contract to produce the M16 for the US military.

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When was the M16 rifle first used?

The M16 was first used by the United States Air Force in 1962. Prior to this it was known as the AR-15. The United States Army began to field the M16 in 1965 in Vietnam.


What is the most used rifle in the army?

If you mean the US Army, the M16 and the M4 variant of the M16.


What was made first the m4 carbine or the m16?

The M16. The M16 entered production in 1960. The M4 entered production in 1984, and was an improvement over the earlier XM-177 carbines.


Is an M16 or an M4 used in Marine Corp recruit training?

currently, they issue the M16-A2 service rifle


What was used in the Vietnam war?

The M16 was first used in the Vietnam War. It was a completely new weapon with a new caliber of ammunition. It was lighter and more deadly than its predecessors.


What where the new weapons used in world war 1?

M16


Are m16 a1 rifles parts exchangeable with m16 a2 parts?

Yes. However, a used bolt face should not be used with any barrel other than the one it was originally mated with.


Can a 10 year old be in the M16?

An M16 is an Assault Rifle used by the military. I somehow doubt that a 10 year old would fit inside of one.


How much should a used m16 22 colt cost?

No such weapon.


What is the cost of a M16?

A M16 cost about $2000.00


What type of metal is the M16 made out of?

The M16 is primarily made out of aluminum and steel. Aluminum is used for the receiver and handguard, while steel is used for the barrel, bolt, and other critical components to provide strength and durability.


What rifle is standard issue for US military?

The standard assault rifle for the US Armed Forces is the M16, the Marines first created the M16A4 the newest version of the M16, before 2011 the US Army were using the M16A3 but now they are adapting the M16A4. Although the M4A1 carbine is being used more by the US military now then the M16. In about 10 years the M4 is to be replaced.