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)