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Comparison of the AK-47 and M16
| M16A2 (top) and AK-47 (bottom) rifles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Firearm | AK-47 | M16A1 |
| Effective range | 380 yd (350 m) | 500 yd (460 m) |
| Accuracy @ 100 meters | 5.9 in (15 cm) | 4.3 in (11 cm) |
| Penetration (ballistic Gelatin) | ≈29 in (74 cm) | ≈14 in (36 cm) |
How much does an M4 weight with a 30 round magazine?
7 pounds 5 ounces
M4 5.56mm Carbine
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| M4 Carbine | |
| Weight (With Loaded 30 Round Magazine) | 7 pounds 5 ounces (3.32 kilograms) |
| Length (Buttstock Closed) | 29.75 inches |
| Length (Buttstock Open) | 33 inches |
Do Marines still use m16s?
The US military has largely replaced the M16 in frontline combat units with a shorter and lighter version, the M4 carbine.
What’s better AK or AR?
The AR-15 is a very accurate rifle with an effective range of 600 yards, which is 200 more yards than the AK-47. Rifle accuracy is measured in “Minute of Angle (MOA)” and the AR-15 is 30% more accurate than the AK-47. The cyclic rate of this rifle is much faster and can fire 200 more rounds per minute than the AK-47.
Why is the AK-47 so bad?
The most serious drawback to the AK-47 is the low muzzle velocity of the relatively heavy 7.62mm round. This results in a looping trajectory that requires a clumsy adjustment for accuracy at ranges beyond 300 meters. The first gun, a knock-off version of an AK-47, was recovered Oct.
What is the maximum effective range of an M4?
M4 5.56mm Carbine. Specifications. M4 Carbine. Maximum Effective Range (Point Target) 500 meters. Maximum Effective Range (Area Targets) 800 meters. Maximum Range. 3600 meters.
What’s the maximum effective range of an M16A3?
What caliber is the M16A3/M4A1 service rifle? 5.56 mm What the maximum effective range of the M16A3 service rifle? 550 m (602 yards)
What’s the maximum range of a 5.56mm carbine?
M4 5.56mm Carbine Rate of Fire (Cyclic) 700-900 rounds per minute Maximum Effective Range (Point Target) 500 meters Maximum Effective Range (Area Targets) 800 meters Maximum Range 3600 meters
Is the M4 carbine reliable on the range?
With new iterations, the M4 quickly gained a reputation for reliability, both on the range and in field situations. Range tests now have the M4 firing at least 1,600 rounds before jamming, up from 800, while in field conditions, soldiers report almost no failures, with the ones that are reported often due to improper or overly-delayed maintenance.