Type: Selective-fire carbine assault rifle
Place of origin: United States
In service: 1994-present
Designed: 1984-1993
Mass: (Original prototype- M 4 Carbine) 3.01 kg (6.63 lb) (without rounds), 3.52 kg (7.75 lb) (with rounds)
Length: 838 mm (33 in) (stock extended), 756 mm (29.75 in) (stock retracted)
Barrel length: 368 mm (14.5 in)
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO
Caliber: 5.56 mm
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt, stoner expanding gas
Rate of fire: 700-950round/min
Muzzle velocity: 910 m/s (2970 ft/s)
Effective firing range: 500 m (550 yd)
Feed system: (Original Prototype- M 4 Carbine) 30-round detachable box magazine, STANAG Magazine
Sights: Iron sights or various optics.
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