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11 Cards in this Set
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What Army publication covers the M16A1 and A2 rifles?
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FM 23-9
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Describe the M16A2 rifle.
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The rifle is a 5.56mm, magazine fed, gas operated, air cooled, shoulder-fired weapon designed for fire on either semiautomatic or three-round burst.
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What are the types of ammunition used in both rifles?
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Ball, tracer, blank, dummy, and plastic.
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Describe the eight function steps of both rifles.
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Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking.
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What is the weight of the M16A2 without magazine and sling?
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7.78lbs
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What is the weight of the M16A2 with 20 round magazine and sling?
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8.48lbs
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What is the weight of the M16A2 with 30 round magazine and sling?
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8.79lbs
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Describe the barrel rifling of the M16A2.
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One right and twist in 7 inches.
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What is the muzzle velocity of the M16A2?
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3,100 feet per second.
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What is the maximum range of the M16A2?
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3,600 meters
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What is the maximum effective range of the M16A2?
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Point target 550 meters
Area target 800 meters. |
