Air base defense.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]M4 Carbine with M203 Grenade Launcher M203 generally refers to the United States Army designation for a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to the M16 assault rifle or the M4 Carbine. Stand-alone variants exist as do versions capable of being used on many other rifles. Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: Buttstock closed 29.75 in., buttstock opened 33.0 in., M203 15.3 in. with 12 in. barrel, Weight: 7.5 lbs. with 30 round magazine, M203--3 lbs. Bore diameter: 5,56 mm., M203--40 mm. Maximum effective range: Individual/point target: 1,625 ft., area target: 1,950 ft. M203--individual/point target: 495 ft., area target: 1,155 ft. (50 percent casualty rate of exposed personnel within a 5-meter radius). Cyclic rate of fire: 700-970 rounds per minute, M203--5-7 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M9 Semiautomatic Pistol Primary function: Personal defense. Length: 8.5 in. Weight: 2.55 lbs. (fully-loaded). Bore diameter: 9 mm. Maximum effective range: 163 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M11 Semiautomatic Pistol Primary function: Personal defense. Length: 7.08 in. Weight: 1.8 lbs. (fully-loaded). Bore diameter: 9 mm. Maximum effective range: 163 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M1911A1 Semiautomatic Pistol Primary function: Personal defense. Length: 8.6 in. Weight: 3 lbs. (fully-loaded). Bore diameter: .45 caliber. Maximum effective range: 82 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M14 Stand-off Munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. Disruptor (SMUD SMUD Sacramento Municipal Utility District SMUD Stand-off Munitions Disruption ) Primary function: Anti-material. Length: 44.3 in. Weight: 9.1 lbs. Bore diameter: 7.62 mm. Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft. Rate of fire (auto): 750 rounds per minute (approx.) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M16A2 Semiautomatic Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 39.6 with compensator. Weight: 8.8 lbs. with 30-round magazine. Bore diameter: 5.56 mm. Maximum effective range: Individual/point target: 1,805 ft., area target: 2,625 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 700-900 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M18A1 Claymore Mine Primary function: Anti-personnel, defensive. Dimensions: 8.5 in. long, 1.38 in. wide, 3.25 in. high. Weight: 3.5 lbs. Composition: 700 steel spheres (10.5 grains) and 1.5 lbs, layer of C-4 explosive. Maximum effective range: 162.5 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M24 Sniper Weapon System The M24 SWS (Sniper Weapon System) is the military and police version of the Remington 700 rifle, M24 being the model name assigned by the United States Army after adoption as their standard sniper rifle in 1988. It is also used by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 43 in. Weight: 64 lbs. (complete system) Bore diameter: 7.62 mm. Maximum effective range: 2,625 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M67 Fragmentation Grenade Primary function: Anti-personnel. Dimensions: 3.5 in. high and 2.8 in. diameter. Weight: 13.75 ounces. Composition: Square steel wire. Maximum effective range: 60 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M79 Grenade Launcher The M79 grenade launcher is a single-shot, shoulder-fired, break open grenade launcher which fires a 40 x46 mm grenade and first appeared during the Vietnam War. Primary function: Anti-personnel Length: 29 in. with 14 in. barrel. Weight: 6.5 lb. loaded, Bore diameter: 40 mm. Maximum effective range: Individual/point target: 495 ft., area target: 1,155 ft. 150 percent casualty rate of exposed personnel within a 5-meter radius). Rate of fire: 5-7 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M107/M82A1 Long Range Sniper Rifle Primary function: Anu-personnel, Length: 57 in. Weight: 28.5 lbs. (complete system). Bore diameter: .50 in. Maximum effective range: 6.000 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M2 .50-Caliber Machine Gun Primary function: Anti-personnel, anti-vehicle and anti-aircraft. Length: 6513 in. Weight: 84 lbs., barrel 26 lbs. Bore diameter: .60 in. Maximum effective range: Approx. 6,000 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 450-550 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M240B Medium Machine Gun A medium machine gun or MMG in modern terms, usually refers to a belt-fed, full-power rifle caliber (such as 7.62 mm rifle caliber) automatic weapon with some provision for more extended firing than lighter automatic firearms, often using an extra-heavy barrel, fins, Primary function: Ant-personnel. Length: 4 ft. 1 in. Weight: 27.1 lbs. Bore diameter: 7.62 mm. Maximum effective range: Area target: 5,906 ft., point target: 2,625 ft. with tripod. Cyclic rate of fire: 650-950 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M249 Squad Automatic Weapon The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (M249 SAW) is the United States military designation for a sub-family of the FN Minimi squad automatic weapon (from Mini-mitrailleuse French: "mini-machine gun". Both are 5. Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: 40.76 in. Weight: 17 lbs. with bipod bi·pod n. A stand having two legs, as for the support of an instrument or a weapon. and tools. Bore diameter: 5.56 mm. Maximum effective range: 3,28I ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 850 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M60 Medium Machine Gun Primary function: Anti-personnel, aerial defense. Length: 43,5 in. Weight: 23 lbs. Bore diameter: 7.62 mm. Maximum effective range: 3,609 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 550 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MCS 870 Modular Combat Shotgun Primary function: Breaching, riot control. Length: 40.75 in. Weight: 8 lbs. Bore diameter: 12 gage. Maximum effective range: 223 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MK-19 40 mm Machine Gun Primary function: Anti-personnel and light anti-armor. Length: 43.1 in. Weight: 77.6 lbs., cradle 21 lbs., tripod 44 lbs. Bore diameter: 40 mm, Maximum effective range: Area target: 7,257 ft., point target: 4,921 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 325-375 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MP5K Submachine Gun Primary function: Personnel defense, Length: 12.8 in. Weight: 4.4 lbs. Bore diameter: 9 mm. Maximum effective range: 325 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 900 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UZI Submachine Gun Uzi submachine gun Compact automatic weapon used throughout the world as a police and special-forces firearm. It was named for its designer, Uziel Gal, an Israeli officer who developed it after the Arab-Israeli War of 1948. It is 25.6 in. Primary function: Personnel defense. Length: 25.6 in. Weight: 7.7 lbs. Bore diameter: 9 mm. Maximum effective range: 225 yds. Cyclic rate of fire: 600 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M72 Light Anti-tank Weapon Primary function: Anti-armor, gun emplacements, pillboxes, buildings and light vehicles. Length: Extended 34.67 in., closed 24.8 in., rocket 20 in. Weight: 5.5 lbs. Bore diameter: 66 mm. Maximum effective range: Stationary 219 yds., moving 180 yds. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shotgun (several brands) Primary function: Personnel defense Length: 40.75 in Weight: 8 lbs. Bore diameter: 12 gage. Maximum effective range: 221 ft. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GAU-5/A and GUU-5/P Semiautomatic Rifle (Colt Commando) Primary function: Antipersonnel an·ti·per·son·nel adj. Abbr. AP Designed to inflict death or bodily injury rather than material destruction: antipersonnel grenades. Length: 30 in Weight: 638 lbs. with 30 round magazine, Bore diameter: 5.56 mm. Maximum effective range: 984 ft. Cyclic rate of fire: 700-1000 rounds per minute. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M136 AT4 Light Anti-tank Weapon Primary function: Light anti-armor weapon. Length: 40 in, Weight: 14.8 lbs. Projectile projectile something thrown forward. projectile syringe see blow dart. projectile vomiting forceful vomiting, usually without preceding retching, in which the vomitus is thrown well forward. : 84 mm rocket with shaped charge warhead. Maximum effective range: 985 ft. MK14, Mod O Enhanced Battle Rifle Primary function: Suppressive fire for team movement/contact. Length: Buttstock closed 34.9 in., Buttstock opened 40.9 in. Weight: 14 lbs. with 20-round magazine. Bore diameter: 7.62 mm. Maximum effective range: 2,626 ft. Rate of fire (auto): 750 rounds per minute (approx.) Source: Air Combat Command Directorate of Requirements |
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