M16A3
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Cartridge 5.56×45 mm NATO (M193)
Caliber 5.56 mm (.223 in)
Action Gas-operated (Direct expansion of gas on surfaces of Bolt Carrier), closed rotating bolt
Rate of fire 45–60 rounds/min semi-automatic
700–850 rounds/min cyclic sustained (M16A1)[7]
700-950 rounds/min cyclic sustained (M16A2, M16A3)[8]
900 rounds/min cyclic sustained (M16A4)[8]
Muzzle velocity 3,150 ft/s (960 m/s) (M855A1 round)[9]
Effective firing range 550 m (601 yd) (point target)[10]
800 m (875 yd) (area target)[11]
Maximum firing range 3,600 m (3,937 yd)
 

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