Is AK-47 more reliable than M16?
The M16 had a higher rate of fire, 700-950 rpm compared to the 600 rpm of the AK-47, and most shooters — including those that have used the weapons in combat — have tended to agree that the M16 is the more accurate. A trade-off is that the accuracy and range don’t equate to penetration.
Were M16A2 used in Vietnam?
In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War….M16 rifle.
| Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.81 in (986 mm) (M16A1) 39.61 in (1,006 mm) (M16A2) 39.37 in (1,000 mm) (M16A4) |
| Barrel length | 20 in (508 mm) |
Why was the German G3 rifle so popular?
Despite their age, the 7.62-millimeter rifles had the range to engage targets beyond the newer G36 rifle. The G3 rifle was perhaps the ideal weapon for the newly established West German armed forces. Like previous German rifles, it was a no-nonsense weapon with an enviable reputation for accuracy and reliability.
What kind of weapon is the G3?
The G3 is a selective-fire automatic weapon that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. The two-piece bolt assembly consists of a breech (bolt head) and bolt carrier.
What kind of bolt does a G3A3 have?
Design details. The G3A3 (A4) is a selective-fire automatic weapon that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. The two-piece bolt assembly consists of a breech (bolt head) and bolt carrier. The bolt is held in battery by two sliding cylindrical rollers that engage locking recesses in the barrel extension.
What is a g3a1 rifle?
G3A1: G3 approved in 1963 with a single-position, retractable stock sliding in grooves pressed in the sides of the body, locked by a catch under the special bodycap. This design was chosen after earlier experimentation with an MP-40 style ventrally-folding metal stock; excessive recoil caused it to be dropped from consideration.
