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Bushmaster M4-type Carbine
Carbine based on the AR-15 platform / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bushmaster M4[2] or M4A3[3] is a semi-automatic or select-fire assault carbine manufactured by Bushmaster Firearms International, modeled on the AR-15. It is one of the Bushmaster XM15 line of rifles and carbines.[4]
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Type | Assault rifle Semi-automatic carbine (M4gery) |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
Wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[1] War in Iraq (2003-2011) |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Bushmaster Firearms International |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.82 kg (6.22 lb) |
Length | 882.7 mm (34.75 in) |
Barrel length | 406.4 mm (16 in) |
Cartridge | .223 Remington 5.56×45mm NATO 6.8mm Remington SPC 7.62×39mm |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 700–950 round/min (fully automatic) |
Effective firing range | 300 m |
Feed system | STANAG magazines |
Sights | Iron sights or various optics |
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