Specifications
Weapon type:
assault rifle
Weight:
2.97 kg (6.55 lb)
Calibre & Catrige:
.223 Remington (5.56x45mm NATO)
Effective range:
457 m (500 yd)
Rate of fire:
750 rounds/min
Designed:
1956
Action:
gas-operated, rotating bolt
In service:
1959-1990s
Muzzle velocity:
1,006 m/s (3,300 ft/s)
Capacity:
25 rounds