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Rifle, Caliber 5.56mm, M16A1

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The M16A1. A classic Vietnam-era rifle. The original M16 was plagued with issues, and the Army sought to remedy the problem. The solutions done to the rifle were made in the M16A1. Featuring a chrome-lined bore, forward assist, cleaning kits, a revised birdcage flash hider, and on-spec ammunition, the M16A1 quickly became a favorite in the jungles of Vietnam for all who carried one. It was light, accurate, powerful, and reliable. A space-age rifle for the future of warfare. The M16A1 would remain in US service until 1986, when it was replaced by the improved M16A2. Still, it remains in service with other nations and can be seen across the world. Depicted is the standard 20-round magazine, experimental 25-round magazine, and later 30-round magazine.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Colt M16A1 Assault Rifle
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 45.2ft (13.8m)
  • Length 100.1ft (30.5m)
  • Height 23.9ft (7.3m)
  • Empty Weight 13,835lbs (6,275kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,835lbs (6,275kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 180.8lbs/ft2 (882.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 76.5ft2 (7.1m2)
  • Drag Points 21816

Parts

  • Number of Parts 217
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 511