America's first and only rifle developed specifically for jungle warfare in Vietnam.
Then, unfortunately, the "jungle rifle" was adapted as the STANDARD US RIFLE world wide after the Vietnam War period; replacing the M14 US Rifle.
Using the word "unfortunately" means, the M16 was intended for jungle warfare (spraying and praying-spitting out lead at an extremely high rate of fire); and not for long range conventional open field warfare. It's bullet is too small, and the rifle itself was not designed for long range accurate fire...as was the M14, M1, Springfield '03, etc. before it.
Rule number 1: Use the "right tool" for the "right job." Jungle rifles are for jungle warfare!
The M16 sieries of rifles are individual combat weapons.
the M16 assault rifle is composed of steel, aircraft grade aluminum, composite plastics, and polymer
Depends where you are and what gun regulations are in place.
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The standard assault rifle for the US Armed Forces is the M16, the Marines first created the M16A4 the newest version of the M16, before 2011 the US Army were using the M16A3 but now they are adapting the M16A4. Although the M4A1 carbine is being used more by the US military now then the M16. In about 10 years the M4 is to be replaced.
A M16 cost about $2000.00
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The M16 was invented @ 1960
The M16 and the M4 are the US designations for the AR-15 pattern of rifles.
the m16 uses 5.56 caliber ammo
Yes, along with the carbine version of the M16, the M4.
The M16 sieries of rifles are individual combat weapons.
Enlist! What better way to get free ammo and GET PAID to shoot your M16!
You should use a m16 because its better.
its not M16 its MI6 and its the british version of the secret service or something like that
The M4 CARBINE IS BETTER THAN THE M16.
If you mean the US Army, the M16 and the M4 variant of the M16.