Armalite AR-15

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Armalite AR-15 Country of origin United States of America Production begins 19 Weapon type Assault Rifle Caliber 5.56 x 45 mm NATO Action Gas operated, Rotating bolt Barrel length 20 inches Weight empty 2.27 kilograms Magazine capacity Various STANAG magazines. Rate of fire 800 rounds per minute Maximum effective range 550 meters Muzzle velocity 975 meters per second

The Armalite AR-15 was originally developed from George Sullivan's original design in 1956. Sullivan used modern technology to create a rifle with less machine work while keeping parts interchangeable. This concept was inspired by the WWII German MP43. The design of the rifle keeps the barrel pointed at the target while it is fired. It fires Winchester .223 (5.56x45mm or 5.56 NATO) ammunition. The AR-15 was later developed into the fully automatic Colt M16, the standard infantry rifle of the U.S. military.

[edit] See Also

• Armalite AR-10
• Colt M16
• Colt M16A1
• Colt M16A2
• Colt M16A3
• Colt M16A4

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