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Yes, it's a fully automatic version of a M16A2, which has only semi and 3 shot burst modes after some people realised that full auto wasted ammo, but can be much more helpful if there are many enemies around.
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Is a m16 a full automatic gun?
Yes, the M16 is an assault rifle, and thus has fully automatic capabilities. The XM16E1, M16A1, and M16A3 can fire on completely full auto, while the M16A2 and M16A3 can fire a three-round burst, which by legal definitions, is considered to be fully automatic.
Which modes of fire does the M16a1 have?
Being an assault rifle, the M16A1 has two modes of select fire. It can either be fired in semi-automatic, or fully automatic. The M16A3 shares the same trigger group, while the M16A2 and M16A4 have semi-automatic and three-round burst modes.
What caliber is the M16A3 rifle?
5.56 mm
What is the expectancy of the m16a3 rifle?
25,000 rounds
What calliber is the m16a3 rifle?
5.56 or 223 cal.............................
What is the life expectancy of the m16a3 rifle?
25,000 rounds
Is the m16 automatic?
The first M-16's (the M-16A1's) that were used in Vietnam had a fully automatic setting on the selector switch. All other versions of the M-16: the A2, A3, and A4, are only capable of single and 3-round bursts. Licensed M16s are manufactured in other countries, who do not use the three round burst. Canada, South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia have all manufactured licensed M16 variants. And to correct a flaw in the first answer, the M16A3 actually is full auto - M16A3 was not a military nomenclature. The designation came from Colt, and it was intended to be an M16A2 for export customers who were not particularly keen on the three round burst limitation. So it used the M16A1 trigger group.
What is the maximum effective range of m16a3?
550 Meters at a point target, 800 meters at an area target. By the way, M16A3 is not a military nomenclature - it was coined by Colt when they made an M16A2 with an M16A1 trigger group for export customers.
Which weapon has the greater maximum effective range M4A1 or the M16A3?
the M16A3 has a maximum effective range of 550 meters for a target and 800 meters for area, the M14A1 has a maximum effective range of 360 meters and 500 meters respectively.
What is the maximum effective range of m16a3 rifle?
550 Meters at a point target, 800 meters at an area target. By the way, M16A3 is not a military nomenclature - it was coined by Colt when they made an M16A2 with an M16A1 trigger group for export customers.
What is the maximum range of the M16A3 rifle?
The M16 family of rifles have an effective range of 550 meters for a point target and 800 meters for an area target.
What branches or special operation forces in the US Military use the M16a1 or the M16a3?
The M16A1 is no longer used by any branches or special operation forces in the US Military. The M16A3, however, is used by some units in the US Air Force, particularly security forces. It is not the standard-issue rifle for any branch or special forces.
