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Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4

An M4A1 with SOPMOD package, including Rail Interface System (RIS), flip-up rear sight and Trijicon ACOG 4x.
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin United States
Service history
In service 1994–present
Used by US Armed Forces
Wars War in Afghanistan (2001–present), War in Iraq (2003-present)
Production history
Manufacturer Colt Defense
Produced 1994–present
Variants M4A1, CQBR
Specifications
Weight 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) empty
6.9 lb (3.1 kg) with 30 rounds
Length 33 in (838 mm) (stock extended)
29.8 in (757 mm) (stock retracted)
Barrel length 14.5 in (368 mm)

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Cartridge 5.56x45mm NATO
Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire 700–950 round/min cyclic
Muzzle velocity 2,900 ft/s (884 m/s)
Feed system 30 round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines.