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During a time which the US Military was fielding a .30 weapon (M14 rifle), jungle warfare required a weapon that was lighter and could "put the lead out." The M16 could do this. Consequently, the M16 was sent to Vietnam as a jungle rifle; all other US forces (army, marines, navy, air force was the only exception) retained their M14 rifles around the world. ONLY troops in Vietnam received the jungle rifle (M16). Until after 1970...then the M16 began to replace the M14s.
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What is the most popular firearm?
An AK47 or Kalashnikov ( excuse my spelling ) followed by the m16
Who is legally allowed to own a M16 firearm in the United States?
A civilian can only own a M16 that was manufactured and registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (BATFE) before May 19, 1986.
What is the American gun for boot camp?
The US military's primary infantry weapon for training is the M16. Just remember that when you enter bootcamp that you dont call the M16 your "gun".. The M16 is your "weapon"
What weapon category is an M16?
assault rifleThe M16 is a lightweight, 5.56 mm, air-cooled, Gas-operated_reloading, Magazine_(firearm)-fedassault rifle, with a Rotating_bolt, actuated by Direct_impingementGas_operation. The rifle is made of Steel, 7075_aluminium_alloy, Composite_materialPlasticand Polymermaterials.
Is there a M 16?
an M16 is an American rifle that was designed for use in Vietnam...
What is the main firearm of the Canadian military?
The Diemaco (now Colt Canada) C7 rifle, which is a variation of the M16 rifle. It is supplemented with the C8 carbine, which is a variation of the M4 carbine.
What are the features of an m16 paintball guns at delta force?
extra cost all Delta forces guns are really bad
Insas better than m16?
The US Army/Marine M16 was originally designed for jungle warfare in South Vietnam; therefore, ANY assault type rifle that is NOT used in jungle warfare will probably be better than the M16. The M16 was NOT designed for warfare outside of jungle warfare. Jungle fighting entails firing your weapon with leafs/branches/vines/etc. actually touching your barrel/reciever/magazine/flash suppressor/trigger/trigger housing/sights/etc. In Vietnam, the enemy was seldom seen...it was "spray and pray." The M16 did that pretty well.
What do marines still use the m16?
Marines still use the M16 rifle as their standard issue firearm due to its reliability, accuracy, and versatility. Despite being a relatively older weapon, the M16 continues to be used because it has undergone continuous improvements and upgrades over the years. The M16 platform has also proven to be highly effective in a variety of combat situations.
What is America's primary rifle?
the top 3 rifles in the american military are the M4, the M16 and the M14
What is the cost of a M16?
A M16 cost about $2000.00
Who invented the first american M-16?
If you are talking about the M16 rifle, it was invented by Eugene Morrison Stoner.
