M16A1 - Revision history

Skizmophonic: Update weapon stats from scripts; hide Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

2026-06-14T23:43:26Z

Update weapon stats from scripts; hide Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]
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	\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\| [[File:M16a1.png\|512px]]<br><b> [[M16A1]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m16a1.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br> \|\| 20[[+1]] / 80		\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\|[[File:M16a1.png\|512px]]<br><b> [[M16A1]]</b>\|\|[[File:Weapon m16a1.svg\|512px]]\|\|[[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br>\|\|20[[+1]] / 80
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	\|37\|\|×2.5 = 92.5\|\|×1.2 = 44.4\|\|×1.15 = 42.55\|\|×0.8 = 29.6\|\|×0.75 = 27.75\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\|2.366 Seconds\|\|3.166 Seconds		\|37\|\|x2.5 = 92.5\|\|x1.2 = 44.4\|\|x1.15 = 42.55\|\|x0.8 = 29.6\|\|x0.75 = 27.75\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\|2.366 Seconds\|\|3.166 Seconds
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	! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]
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	\|[[M16A1]]\|\|[[Assault Rifle]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|750 RPM\|\|7.~~17° &~~ 1.~~15°~~ [[ADS]]\|\|0.955\|\|960 m/s\|\|12.3 g (189.~~818~~ gr)\|\|2.89 kg (6.37 lbs)		\|[[M16A1]]\|\|[[Assault Rifle]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|750 RPM\|\|7.17 / 1.15 [[ADS]]\|\|0.955\|\|960 m/s\|\|12.3 g (189.82 gr)\|\|2.89 kg (6.37 lbs)
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	\|}		\|}

Skizmophonic at 07:43, 24 February 2026

2026-02-24T07:43:55Z

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+==HISTORY==
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+The M16A1 incorporated a set of improvements aimed at resolving the Vietnam-era issues, including a forward assist and corrosion-mitigation measures such as chrome-lined chamber/bore, alongside updated maintenance procedures and issued cleaning equipment. The M16A1 became the standard infantry M16 pattern associated with U.S. forces in Vietnam and remained a foundational assault-rifle design for later U.S. service variants.
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+File:Colt-armalite-m16a1.jpg|Colt/ArmaLite M16A1.
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Skizmophonic at 01:14, 29 September 2025

2025-09-29T01:14:55Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]
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	\|Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16A1\|\|[[5.56mm]]\|\|[[USA]]\|\|~~1959~~\|\|Colt and Many Other\|\|20 in (508 mm)\|\|38.81 in (986 mm)\|\|weapon_m16a1		\|Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16A1\|\|[[5.56mm]]\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1967\|\|Colt and Many Other\|\|20 in (508 mm)\|\|38.81 in (986 mm)\|\|weapon_m16a1
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	\|}		\|}

Skizmophonic at 02:19, 14 September 2025

2025-09-14T02:19:01Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]
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	\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\| [[File:M16a1.png\|512px]]<br><b> [[M16A1]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m16a1.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br> \|\| 20[[+1]] / 60		\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\| [[File:M16a1.png\|512px]]<br><b> [[M16A1]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m16a1.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br> \|\| 20[[+1]] / 80
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Skizmophonic at 07:08, 5 November 2024

2024-11-05T07:08:26Z

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			[[Category:Weapons]]
			[[Category:Weapons of Vietnam]]
	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto;text-align: center;width:90%"		{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin:auto;text-align: center;width:90%"
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Skizmophonic at 01:32, 23 October 2024

2024-10-23T01:32:32Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Weapon Script Name]]
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	\|Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16A1\|\|5.56mm\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1959\|\|Colt and Many Other\|\|20 in (508 mm)\|\|38.81 in (986 mm)\|\|weapon_m16a1		\|Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16A1\|\|[[5.56mm]]\|\|[[USA]]\|\|1959\|\|Colt and Many Other\|\|20 in (508 mm)\|\|38.81 in (986 mm)\|\|weapon_m16a1
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	In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and in the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War. In 1969, the M16A1 replaced the [[M14]] rifle to become the US military's standard service rifle. The M16A1 incorporated numerous modifications including a bolt-assist, chrome-plated bore, protective reinforcement around the magazine release, and revised flash hider.		In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and in the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War. In 1969, the M16A1 replaced the [[M14]] rifle to become the US military's standard service rifle. The M16A1 incorporated numerous modifications including a bolt-assist, chrome-plated bore, protective reinforcement around the magazine release, and revised flash hider.
	=HISTORY=		=HISTORY=
	In 1928, the U.S. Army recommended transitioning to smaller caliber rounds, like the .27 in (6.86 mm) caliber, but tradition kept the .30 in (7.62 mm) caliber in use. Post-WWII, the military sought a new automatic rifle, leading to the [[M14]]'s development, which was found to be uncontrollable in full-auto and outclassed by the [[AK-47]] in Vietnam. This prompted a reevaluation of a lighter, intermediate caliber rifle, leading to the [[AR-15]]'s development, which fired the .223 inch (5.56 mm) round. Despite initial Army resistance, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara halted M14 production in favor of the AR-15, later standardized as the M16.		In 1928, the U.S. Army recommended transitioning to smaller caliber rounds, like the .27 in (6.86 mm) caliber, but tradition kept the .30 in (7.62 mm) caliber in use. Post-WWII, the military sought a new automatic rifle, leading to the [[M14]]'s development, which was found to be uncontrollable in full-auto and outclassed by the [[AK-47]] in Vietnam. This prompted a reevaluation of a lighter, intermediate caliber rifle, leading to the [[AR-15]]'s development, which fired the .223 inch ([[5.56 mm]]) round. Despite initial Army resistance, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara halted M14 production in favor of the AR-15, later standardized as the M16.

	The M16, lighter than the M14, faced reliability issues in Vietnam due to inadequate maintenance instructions and cleaning kits, and an incorrect powder switch. These problems were addressed with the M16A1's introduction, which included a chrome-plated chamber and better maintenance protocols. The M16 eventually gained acceptance and became the longest-serving rifle in U.S. military history, setting a standard for assault rifles worldwide.		The M16, lighter than the M14, faced reliability issues in Vietnam due to inadequate maintenance instructions and cleaning kits, and an incorrect powder switch. These problems were addressed with the M16A1's introduction, which included a chrome-plated chamber and better maintenance protocols. The M16 eventually gained acceptance and became the longest-serving rifle in U.S. military history, setting a standard for assault rifles worldwide.

Skizmophonic at 01:22, 12 October 2024

2024-10-12T01:22:01Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Ammo]]
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	\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\| [[File:M16a1.png\|512px]]<br><b> [[M16A1]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m16a1.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br> \|\| 20 / 60		\|[[File:Flag_us_new.png\|50px]]<br><strong>[[US]]</strong>\|\| [[File:M16a1.png\|512px]]<br><b> [[M16A1]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon m16a1.svg\|512px]] \|\| [[File:Class_Assault.png\|50px]] <b>[[Assault]]<br> \|\| 20[[+1]] / 60
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Skizmophonic at 06:48, 10 October 2024

2024-10-10T06:48:01Z

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	\|37\|\|×2.5 = 92.5\|\|×1.2 = 44.4\|\|×1.15 = 42.55\|\|×0.8 = 29.6\|\|×0.75 = 27.75\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\| Seconds\|\| Seconds		\|37\|\|×2.5 = 92.5\|\|×1.2 = 44.4\|\|×1.15 = 42.55\|\|×0.8 = 29.6\|\|×0.75 = 27.75\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\|2.366 Seconds\|\|3.166 Seconds
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Skizmophonic at 06:36, 10 October 2024

2024-10-10T06:36:50Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Bayonet]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Bayonet]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Rifle Grenades]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Rifle Grenades]]
			! colspan=2 \| Reload Speed
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	\|37\|\|×2.5 = 92.5\|\|×1.2 = 44.4\|\|×1.15 = 42.55\|\|×0.8 = 29.6\|\|×0.75 = 27.75\|\|YES\|\|NO		! Partial!! Empty
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			\|37\|\|×2.5 = 92.5\|\|×1.2 = 44.4\|\|×1.15 = 42.55\|\|×0.8 = 29.6\|\|×0.75 = 27.75\|\|YES\|\|NO\|\| Seconds\|\| Seconds
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Skizmophonic at 04:21, 4 October 2024

2024-10-04T04:21:33Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
	! rowspan=2 \| Total Length		! rowspan=2 \| Total Length

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
	! rowspan=2 \| Total Length		! rowspan=2 \| Total Length