M16A1
Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo |
---|---|---|---|---|
US |
M16A1 |
Assault |
20 / 60 |
Damage Base | Headshot × | Chest × | Stomach × | Leg × | Arm × | Bayonet | Rifle Grenades |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
37 | ×2.5 = 92.5 | ×1.2 = 44.4 | ×1.15 = 42.55 | ×0.8 = 29.6 | ×0.75 = 27.75 | YES | NO |
Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Fire Rate | Bullet Spread ° | Range Modifier | Muzzle Velocity | Projectile weight | Weight |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M16A1 | Assault Rifle | Auto+Semi | 750 RPM | 7.17° & 1.15° ADS | 0.955 | 960 m/s | 12.3g (189.818 gr) | 2.89 kg (6.37 lbs) |
Full name | Ammo Type | Place of Origin | Date | Armory | Barrel Length | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16 | 5.56mm | USA | 1959 | Colt and Many Other | 20 in (508 mm) | 38.81 in (986 mm) | weapon_m16a1 |
The M16A1 rifle, an iconic firearm of the Vietnam War era, played a significant role in shaping the conflict's narrative. Introduced in the early 1960s as the standard-issue weapon for American troops, the M16A1 initially faced challenges due to design flaws and inadequate maintenance procedures. However, it eventually became emblematic of the war's modernized approach to infantry tactics.
Its lightweight and high rate of fire provided soldiers with a distinct advantage in the dense jungles of Vietnam, enabling rapid maneuverability and suppressing enemy positions effectively. Despite initial setbacks, improvements in manufacturing and training led to widespread adoption and acceptance among troops.
You can read the m16a1 Operation guide here https://straskye.tripod.com/deltasitepages/documents/m16manual.pdf