M16 and M16A1 Assault Rifles See M16A2 for general background on the M16 series.
| United States Rifle, Caliber 5.56mm, M16 | |
Date Adopted: |
8 February 1964 |
Length: |
986mm (38.80") |
Weight, empty: |
2.89kg (6.35 lbs.) |
Caliber: |
5.56mm Ball M193 |
Muzzle Velocity: |
975mps (3200FPS) |
| United States Rifle, Caliber 5.56mm, M16A1 | |
Date Adopted: |
28 February 1967 |
Length: |
986mm (38.80") |
Weight, empty: |
2.89kg (6.35 lbs.) |
Caliber: |
5.56mm Ball M193 |
Muzzle Velocity: |
975mps (3200FPS) |