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| AR-16 | |
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| Type | Battle rifle, Carbine |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | n/a |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Eugene Stoner |
| Designed | 1959 |
| Manufacturer | ArmaLite |
| Produced | 1959 to early 1960s |
| No. built | Unknown |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 8.75 pounds (3.97 kilograms) (Standard) 6.6 pounds (3.0 kilograms) (Carbine) |
| Length | 44.5 inches (113 centimetres) (Standard) 36.9 inches (94 centimetres) (Carbine) |
| Barrel length | 20 inches (51 centimetres) (Standard) 18.3 inches (46 centimetres) (Carbine) |
| Caliber | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 650 rpm |
| Feed system | 20-round box magazine |
The AR-16 was an American battle rifle produced by ArmaLite.[1]
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