GULF ASSAULT RIFLES
Comparison of U.S.-made M-16A2 and Iraq’s Soviet-made AKM rifles. M-16A2 assault rifle Weight: 7.49 lbs. (w/o magazine) Length overall: 3.3 ft. Cartridge: 5.56 x 45 mm Range: 1,312 ft. Rate of fire: 700-900 rounds a minute AKM assault rifle Weight: 6.94 lbs. Length overall: 2 ft. 10 in. Cartridge: 7.62 x 39 mm Range: 984 ft. Rate of fire: 600 rounds a minute Note: objects not to scale Source: Jane’s Infantry Weapons
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