Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Variants
M16 rifle - Colt Model's 601 and 602. Colt's first two models produced after the acquisition of the rifle from Armalite were the 601 an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Operation
M16 rifle - Safety precaution no magazine fitted. Safety precautions should be performed when taking possession of the weapon from anot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - History
M16 rifle - Project SALVO. In 1948, the Army organized the civilian Operations Research Office (ORO), mirroring similar operations rese...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - History
M16 rifle - Project SALVO. In 1948, the Army organized the civilian Operations Research Office (ORO), mirroring similar operations rese...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - History
M16 rifle - Project SALVO. In 1948, the Army organized the civilian Operations Research Office (ORO), mirroring similar operations rese...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia - Ak-47
The AK-47 (Automatic Kalashnikov rifle 1947 model; Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1947 года) is an ass...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xm8 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - Xm8 Rifle - Overview
The Army's main purpose in contracting for this prototype weapon was to provide replacement options for the venerable M16 rifle after the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xm8 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - Xm8 Rifle - Adoption Status
On April 13, 2005 Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and General Barno were asked about the XM8 at a news conference (townhall meeting ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - Headline Text
838 mm (33 in) (stock extended) 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) w/ 30 rounds The M4 Carbine traces its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparison Of The Ak-47 And M16: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparison Of The Ak-47 And M16 - Comparison Of Characteristics
Comparison of the AK-47 and M16 - Weight and size. The weight of the AK-47 is 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) without the magazine and is 87 cm (2'10")...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparison Of The Ak-47 And M16: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparison Of The Ak-47 And M16 - Origins
The AK-47 design work was completed shortly after World War II, as can be seen by the origin of its model number (47 representing the yea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Car-15: Encyclopedia Ii - Car-15 - The Family
CAR-15 - CAR-15 Rifle. By the time the idea of the CAR-15 family was developed, Colt had already been producing two rifle variants for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Comparison Of The Ak-47 And M16: Encyclopedia Ii - Comparison Of The Ak-47 And M16 - Origins
The AK-47 was design work was completed shortly after World War II, as can be seen by the origin of its model number (47 representing the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M9 Bayonet: Encyclopedia Ii - M9 Bayonet - Comparison
The M6 bayonet-knife is used as a bayonet on the M14 series rifle and as a hand weapon. The M7 bayonet-knife is used as a bayonet on the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imi Galil: Encyclopedia Ii - Imi Galil - History
The Galil project began after the Six-Day War, and the design was selected by the IDF from two competing designs. The winner was based on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diemaco C7: Encyclopedia Ii - Diemaco C7 - C8 And Other Diemaco Variants
The C8 carbine is the carbine member of the C7 family, and in outwards appearance very similar to the Colt 653. Colt made the initial C8s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Development
The AK-47 was not the first assault rifle; it was preceded by earlier Italian, Russian, and German MP 44 assault rifle designs. Mikhail K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Notable Features
The AK-47 is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and very easy to clean and maintain. Its ruggedness and reliability is legendary. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Operating Design
To fire, insert a loaded magazine, move the selector lever to the lowest position, pull back and release the charging handle, and then pu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Legal Status In The Usa
Private ownership of full-automatic AK-47 rifles is tightly regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934. The Gun Control Act of 1968 c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Cultural Influence
The AK-47 and its derivatives are favored by many non-Western powers because of their ease of use, robustness, simplicity, and manufactur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Other Versions
The AK-47 and its descendants are or have been manufactured in the following countries: Egypt, China, North Korea, East Germany, Poland, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Operating Cycle
To fire, the operator inserts a loaded magazine, moves the selector lever to the lowest position, pulls back and releases the charging ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Legal Status In The Usa
Private ownership of full-automatic AK-47 rifles is tightly regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934. The Gun Control Act of 1968 c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Cultural Influence
The AK-47 and its derivatives are favored by many non-Western powers because of their ease of use, robustness, simplicity, and manufactur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Other Versions
The AK-47 and its descendants are or have been manufactured in the following countries: Egypt, China, North Korea, East Germany, Poland, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Development
The AK-47 was not the first assault rifle; it was preceded by earlier Italian, Russian, and German designs. Mikhail Kalashnikov adamantly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Other Versions
The AK-47 and its descendants are or have been manufactured in the following countries: Egypt, China, North Korea, East Germany, Poland, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Development
The AK-47 was not the first assault rifle; it was preceded by earlier Italian, Russian, and German MP 44 assault rifle designs. Mikhail K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ak-47: Encyclopedia Ii - Ak-47 - Notable Features
The AK-47 is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and very easy to clean and maintain. Its ruggedness and reliability is legendary. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sa80: Encyclopedia Ii - Sa80 - History
The origins of the SA80 design lie in the EM2, a bullpup design rifle that predated the standardization on the 7.62 mm NATO round and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ar-15: Encyclopedia Ii - Ar-15 - Variants
AR-10, AR-15 M16, M16A1, M16A2, M16A3, M16A4 M4, M4A1 Carbine Diemaco C7, C8 CAR-15 Colt Commando Colt M231 FPW SDM-R, SAM-R Mark 11 'SWS...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Special Action Force: Encyclopedia Ii - Special Action Force - Weapons
Assault Rifles Colt M16 family (Some are outfitted with M203 grenade launcher) GIAT FAMAS G2 IWI Galil AR IWI Galil ARM Springfi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ares Shrike 5.56: Encyclopedia Ii - Ares Shrike 5.56 - Overview
The Shrike 5.56 is not a weapon by itself. It is an upper receiver that, when combined with a M16/M4 lower receiver, becomes a belt-fed o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight: Encyclopedia Ii - Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight - Flexibility
The standard TA01 is designed to be mounted on the carrying handle of the M16 series rifle — when mounted, it features a "look through"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - History And Variants
The M4A1 carbine, an improvement upon the M4 carbine intended for Special Operations use, features a fully-automatic fire mode, a flat-to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - Design
The M4/M4A1 5.56 mm Carbine is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a collapsible stock. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - Operation
The operating drills for the M4 are identical to those of the M16. M4 Carbine - Safety Precaution no magazine fitted. Safety precaution...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - American Civilian Ownership
Only under special circumstances can a civilian own an M4 Carbine. If their carbine were merely semi-automatic, the short barrel would cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - Operation
The operating drills for the M4 are identical to those of the M16. M4 Carbine - Safety Precaution no magazine fitted. Safety precaution...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - American Civilian Ownership
Sales of M4 by Colt are restricted to military and law enforcement. Only under special circumstances can a civilian own an M4 Carbine. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - Popular Culture
The M4 has been featured in countless films and video games. M4 Carbine - In Films. S.W.A.T. (2003) M4 Carbine - In Games. Half-Li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - History And Variants
Except for the very first delivery order, all U.S. military issue M4 and M4A1 possess a flat-top NATO M1913-specification rail on top of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M4 Carbine - Design
The M4/M4A1 5.56 mm Carbine is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a collapsible stock. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Railgun: Encyclopedia Ii - Railgun - Railguns As Weapons
Railguns are being pursued as weapons with projectiles that do not contain explosives, but are given extremely high velocities: 3500 m/s ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eden Natan-zada: Encyclopedia Ii - Eden Natan-zada - The Shfar'am Attack
Natan-Zada boarded the Shfar'am-bound bus on Thursday, August 4, 2005. He was dressed in full IDF uniform, carrying his IDF-issued M16 ri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diemaco C7: Encyclopedia Ii - Diemaco C7 - C7
The development of the C7 paralleled that of the M16A2 by Colt. A Canadian Forces Liaison Officer worked with the Marines in the M16A1 Pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tokyo Marui: Encyclopedia Ii - Tokyo Marui - Automatic Electric Guns Aeg
Tokyo Marui's airsoft AEG's are characterised by: ABS Plastic Body Metal MechBox Uses rechargeable batteries Typically when un-modified,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battlefield Vietnam: Encyclopedia Ii - Battlefield Vietnam - Description
Battlefield Vietnam takes place during the Vietnam War rather than World War II as in Battlefield 1942. It gives the character a variety ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battlefield Vietnam: Encyclopedia Ii - Battlefield Vietnam - Weapons In The Game
Battlefield Vietnam provides a host of different kinds of firearms, ranging from the famous M16 to the WWII-era, Russian designed Type 53...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heckler & Koch G36: Encyclopedia Ii - Heckler & Koch G36 - Design
The rifle fires the NATO standard 5.56 x 45 mm round at a maximum rate of 750 round/min, the gun can also fire semi-automatically, or in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbine - Modern History
Carbine - Carbine use in contemporary military forces. By the 1990s, the US had adopted the M4 Carbine, a derivative of the M16 family ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Individual Weapons Of The New Zealand Armed Forces: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Individual Weapons Of The New Zealand Armed Forces - Rifles
List of individual weapons of the New Zealand armed forces - Current. Steyr AUG M4 Carbine? (SAS) List of individual weapons of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Marine Corps: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marine Corps - Equipment
United States Marine Corps - Infantry Weapons. Main article: List of weapons of the U.S. Marine Corps M16 assault rifle M4 carbine M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United States Marine Corps: Encyclopedia Ii - United States Marine Corps - Equipment
United States Marine Corps - Infantry Weapons. Main article: List of weapons of the U.S. Marine Corps M16 assault rifle M4 carbine M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steyr Aug: Encyclopedia Ii - Steyr Aug - Design
The AUG is one of the first rifles to enter service designed on a bullpup principle; this makes it 25% shorter than other rifles with sim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Physics And Structure
There are a variety of tether designs. Almost every design includes a base station, a cable, climbers, and a counterweight. Space elevat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M14 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M14 Rifle - History
The M14 was developed from a long line of experimental weapons based upon the M1 Garand. Although the Garand was one of the most advanced...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Minigun: Encyclopedia Ii - Minigun - Overview And History
The minigun's multibarrel design helps prevent overheating, but also serves other functions. Multiple barrels allow for a high firing rat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laser Applications: Encyclopedia Ii - Laser Applications - Military
Laser applications - Defensive applications. Recently, some progress has been made in the use of the laser as a directed energy weapon,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Physics And Structure
There are a variety of tether designs. Almost every design includes a base station, a cable, climbers, and a counterweight. Space elevat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M1 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M1 Carbine - History
The US Army's M1 Garand rifle was originally developed to chamber a light .276 round, but this design feature was cancelled in the early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Laser Applications: Encyclopedia Ii - Laser Applications - Scientific
Laser applications - Spectroscopy. Most types of laser are an inherently pure source of light; they emit near-monochromatic light with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Minigun: Encyclopedia Ii - Minigun - Pop Culture
As an armament of the Vietnam War, the minigun received some screen time in war-themed movies. However, it was not until the science-fict...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M14 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M14 Rifle - Production
Standard service rifles were produced from 1959–1964. United States Armory, Springfield, MA Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., Worc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Fiction
Titles in alphabetical order. Note: Some depictions were made before the space elevator concept became known. Space elevator - Novels an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - History
The concept of the space elevator first appeared in 1895 when a Russian scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky was inspired by the Eiffel Tower...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Economics
Main article: space elevator economics With a space elevator, materials could be sent into orbit at a fraction of the current cost. Moder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Political Issues
One potential problem with a space elevator would be the issue of ownership and control. Such an elevator would require significant inves...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M14 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M14 Rifle - Variants And Related Designs
M14 rifle - M14E1. The M14E1 was tested with a variety of folding stocks to provide better maneauverability and the like for armored i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M14 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M14 Rifle - Rifle Design
M14 rifle - Markings. Stamped into receiver heel: U.S. Rifle 7.62-MM M14 Springfield Armory (or commercial contractor name) Serial nu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Failure Modes And Safety Issues
As with any structure, there are a number of ways in which things could go wrong. A space elevator would present a considerable navigatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Economics
Main article: space elevator economics With a space elevator, materials might be sent into orbit at a fraction of the current cost. Moder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Construction
The construction of a space elevator would be a vast project, requiring advances in engineering and physical technology. NASA has identif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M1 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M1 Carbine - Variants
M1 Carbine - Carbine M1A1. Folding stock Paratrooper usage About 150,000 produced M1 Carbine - Carbine M2. Early 1945 The M2 Carbi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M14 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M14 Rifle - Popular Culture
The M14 is sometimes used in films and video games, where a role requires a long, wooden rapid-firing gun. Some examples: M14 rifle - Fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M1 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M1 Carbine - Performance
Although the M1 Carbine is sometimes described as a development of the M1 Garand, it has a related but different internal design. It is b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Construction
The construction of a space elevator would be a vast project, requiring advances in engineering and physical technology. NASA has identif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Space Elevator: Encyclopedia Ii - Space Elevator - Failure Modes And Safety Issues
As with any structure, there are a number of ways in which things could go wrong. A space elevator would present a considerable navigatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M1 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M1 Carbine - Production And Usage
A total of 6.25 million M1 Carbines of various models were manufactured, thus making it the most produced small arm in American military ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M1 Carbine: Encyclopedia Ii - M1 Carbine - Related Equipment And Accessories
M1 Carbine - Round types. The rounds used by the military with the carbine include: Cartridge, Caliber .30, Carbine, Ball, M1 Cartridg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steyr Aug: Encyclopedia Ii - Steyr Aug - Users
The AUG is said to be well liked by the soldiers who carry it. It has been used by the British SAS and other organisations in a counter-t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Variants
M16 rifle - Colt Model's 601 and 602. Colt's first two models produced after the acquisition of the rifle from Armalite were the 601 an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Operation
M16 rifle - Safety precaution no magazine fitted. Safety precautions should be performed when taking possession of the weapon from anot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Design
The M16's receivers are made of aluminum alloy, its barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier of steel, and its forestock, pistol grip, and buttstoc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Variants
M16 rifle - Colt Model's 601 and 602. Colt's first two models produced after the aquisition of the rifle from Armalite were the 601 and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Specialist Variants
M16 rifle - Colt Model 655 and 656 Sniper variants. With the expanding conflict in South East Asia, Colt developed two rifles of the M1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Popular Culture
The M16 and its variants are almost ubiquitous in American and many other countries' films, TV series and video games. Some examples: M1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Future Replacement?
M16 rifle - Overview. In the 1980s, many soldiers who had been equipped with M16A1s were given a M249 (in addition to the M60s it repla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Design
The M16 is made of aluminum alloy and plastics, except for the steel barrel and parts of the action. Early models were especially lightwe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Popular Culture
The M16 and its variants are almost ubiquitous in American and many other countries' films, TV series and video games. Some examples: M1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Operation
Safety Precaution (no magazine fitted) Safety precautions should be performed when taking possession of the weapon from another user, or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Design
The M16's receivers are made of aluminum alloy, its barrel, bolt, and bolt carrier of steel, and its forestock, pistol grip, and buttstoc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Specialist Variants
M16 rifle - Colt Model 655 and 656 Sniper variants. With the expanding conflict in South East Asia, Colt developed two rifles of the M1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Future Replacement?
M16 rifle - Overview. In the 1980s, many soldiers who had been equipped with M16A1s were given a M249 (in addition to the M60s it repla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Production And Usage
The M16 is the most commonly manufactured 5.56 x 45 mm rifle in the world. Currently, the M16/M4 system is in use by 15 NATO countries an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Production And Usage
The M16 is the most commonly manufactured 5.56 x 45 mm rifle in the world. Currently, the M16/M4 system is in use by 15 NATO countries an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Specialist Variants
M16 rifle - Colt Model 655 and 656 Sniper variants. With the expanding conflict in South East Asia, Colt developed two rifles of the M1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Future Replacement?
M16 rifle - Overview. In the 1980s, many soldiers who had been equipped with M16A1s were given a M249 (in addition to the M60s it repla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M16 Rifle: Encyclopedia Ii - M16 Rifle - Production And Usage
The M16 is the most commonly manufactured 5.56 x 45 mm rifle in the world. Currently, the M16/M4 system is in use by 15 NATO countries an...   » Read the article