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The M-16 Assault Rifle

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Equipment & Weaponry : The M-16 Assault Rifle

Introduction:
"All about the M-16 assault rifle, see what you know about this widely used firearm in many of the world's armies."


1. Which company manufactures the M-16?
    Winchester
    Colt
    Smith & Wesson
    Browning


2. How long is the M-16 (not any of the newer versions) from butt to tip?
    93 cm.
    88 cm.
    99 cm.
    1.11 m.


3. During the Vietnam War, the M-16 had another use for your everyday soldier. What was it?
    paddle
    hammer
    bottle opener
    tent pole


4. What is the maximum rate of fire for the M-16A1?
    200 rpm
    550 rpm
    750 rpm
    65 rpm


5. There is a new and shortened version of the M-16, with a collapsible stock, removable handle on the top and more accurate. Name it.
    CAR-15
    M-16 Mk. VI
    M-4
    AR-6


6. What caliber (bore) bullet does the M-16 fire?
    5.56 mm.
    0.5 in.
    7.62 mm.
    0.3 in.


7. You can attach a bayonet to the M-16.
    True
    False


8. How many rounds can you load into a standard (modern) M-16 magazine?
    29
    30
    28
    31


9. What's different about the left-handed version of the original M-16?
    a mirror imaged rifle
    no changes because it is good for both hands
    different stock and handle
    a pyramid shaped appendage to deflect spent cartridges


10. Which grenade launcher was designed in 1969 and standardized in 1979 to be attached to the M-16?
    M-3
    M-79
    M-203
    M-136 AT4


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