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Eugene Stoner invented the M16 because the military was looking for a reliable rifle. Eugene heard that and went to work on the rifle. The military loved it so they adopted the gun and mass produced it for the soldiers on the front line.
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Who invented the m 16?
Eugene Stoner was the primary designer.
Who built the m16?
The M16, a 5.56x45mm assault rifle, is based on the AR-15 rifle originally designed by Eugene Stoner, and produced by ArmaLite. Upon entering service with the United States armed forces, the M16 name was adopted, and the contract to build these rifles was given to Colt's Manufacturing Company. Since then Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FNH), H&R Firearms, the General Motors Hydramatic Division, and Sabre Defence have also built the M16 rifle for the U.S. military.
Who invented m 16 rifle?
The principal designed was Eugene Stoner.
Who invented the M16A1?
The M16A1 is the U.S. military designation for the AR-15 rifle built by Colt. The AR-15 itself was invented in 1957 by Eugene Stoner (1922-1997) while at ArmaLite.
Is it MI6 or M16?
its m16 as number 16 like m60 m4 m15911 etc
Who was the inventor of the m16?
eugene stoner
Who inven ted M16 rifle?
Eugene Stoner and the Armalite corp.
Who created the M16 rifle?
Eugene Stoner, and the Armalite Corporation. See link below.
Who invented the M16 rifle?
Eugene Stoner is given credit for creating the automatic rifle system that evolved into the M16. As with any prototype, there were several problems that needed to be overcome to produce a dependable rifle, the AR15/M16 is no different. There have been hundreds of modifications & improvements made to the weapon by hundreds of people, even to this day people are personalizing & modifying the weapon system.
Who invented the first american M-16?
If you are talking about the M16 rifle, it was invented by Eugene Morrison Stoner.
Who is the first inventor of the m4?
well eugene stoner is the designer of the m16 and the m4 is just a shorter varient of an M16A2
Who is inventor in m-16 rifle?
M16 is the military designation for the AR-15 rifle developed by Eugene Stoner during his time at ArmaLite.
Who invented the M4 Carbine?
The M4 is a shorter version of the M16 rifle, which is the military designation of the Armalite Rifle. Eugene Stoner is generally credited with the creation of the Armalite.
Who created the M-16?
Armalite and Colt The principle engineer was Eugene Stoner of Armalite.
When did Eugene Stoner die?
Eugene Stratton died on 1918-09-15.
What has the author Norris Eugene Stoner written?
Norris Eugene Stoner has written: 'Our Stoner family, 1732-1991' -- subject(s): Family
Who invented the m-16?
Eugene Stoner was the chief engineer wol is the best
