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Name 7 characteristics of the Colt M4 carbine.
Light weight, air cooled, gas operated, shoulder fired, magazine fed, 5.56mm NATO, semiautomatic or 3-round burst.
What is the weight of the Colt M4 carbine unloaded without a magazine and sling?
6.44 pounds.
What is the weight of the Colt M4 carbine loaded with a 30 round magazine and sling?
7.75 pounds.
What is the length of the Colt M4 carbine with the buttstock extended?
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What is the length of the Colt M4 carbine with the buttstock closed?
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What is the length of the barrel of the Colt M4 carbine with compensator?
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What is the sustained rate of fire for the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the rifling configuration of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the twist ratio of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the rate of fire for the Colt M4 carbine in semiautomatic mode?
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What is the rate of fire for the Colt M4 carbine in burst mode?
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What is the cyclic rate of fire for the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the maximum range of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the point range of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the area range of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the muzzle velocity of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the chamber pressure of the Colt M4 carbine?
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What is the locking system of the Colt M4 carbine?
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Who is the manufacturer of the Colt M4 carbine?
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Study Notes
M4 Carbine Characteristics
- Colt M4 carbine is lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, and shoulder-fired.
- The carbine is magazine-fed, using 5.56mm NATO ammunition, available in semiautomatic or 3-round burst modes.
Weight Specifications
- Unloaded weight without magazine and sling is 6.44 pounds.
- Loaded weight with a 30-round magazine and sling is 7.75 pounds.
Length Measurements
- Length with buttstock extended reaches 33 inches.
- Length with buttstock closed is 29.75 inches.
- Barrel length, including compensator, measures 15.5 inches.
Rate of Fire
- Sustained rate of fire is 12-15 rounds per minute.
- Semiautomatic operation achieves 45 rounds per minute.
- Burst fire can reach 90 rounds per minute.
- Cyclic rate of fire ranges from 700 to 970 rounds per minute.
Ranges
- Maximum effective range is 3600 meters.
- Point target range is effective up to 500 meters.
- Area target range is approximately 594 meters.
Ballistics
- Muzzle velocity for the M4 carbine is 2,970 feet per second.
- Chamber pressure reaches 52,000 pounds per square inch.
Barrel Features
- The barrel features 6 lands and 6 grooves with a right-hand twist.
- Twist ratio is 1 turn for every 7 inches.
Locking Mechanism and Manufacture
- Uses a rotating bolt as its locking system.
- The M4 carbine is manufactured by Colt.
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Test your knowledge of the M4 carbine's characteristics, including its specifications and features. This quiz covers details such as weight, length, and operational specifics of the Colt M4. Perfect for military enthusiasts and firearm educators!
