Colt's Manufacturing Company · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 1983
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1007 mm (39.65") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Height | 248 mm (9.76") |
| Width | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 948 m/s (3110 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1796 J (1325 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
The Colt M16A2 is the most widely adopted variant of the M16 family of assault rifles, serving as the standard infantry rifle for the United States military and dozens of allied nations for over two decades. Type-classified in September 1982 and first adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1983, the M16A2 introduced major improvements over the M16A1: a heavier barrel with faster 1:7 inch (178mm) rifling twist optimized for the NATO-standard SS109/M855 62-grain ammunition, an adjustable rear sight w...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Eugene Stoner