M16A2 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The M16A2 is an American 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle introduced in 1983. It is a 20-inch-barreled development of the AR-15/M16 family with aperture iron sights and a fixed stock.
| Manufacturer | Colt's Manufacturing Company |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Caliber | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.400 kg |
| Length | 1000 mm |
| Barrel length | 508 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |
| Rate of fire | 800 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 820 m/s |
| Effective range | 400 m |