I'm a 15 year old military enthusiast, mostly wanting to work on weapon design. I'd like if you could(based on the following) answer the Poll question



M16 Statistics:

Primary function: Infantry weapon
Manufacturer: Colt Manufacturing and Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc.
Length: 39.63 inches (100.66 centimeters)
Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 pounds (3.99 kilograms)
Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches)
Maximum range :3,600 meters Maximum effective range:
Area target: 2,624.8 feet (800 meters)
Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters)
Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet (853 meters) per second
Rate of fire:
Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute
Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute
Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute
Burst: 90 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Unit Replacement Cost: $586



Mk 16 Statistics

Caliber 5.56x45 NATO

Overall length 850 mm (max) / 620 mm (min)

Barrel length 254mm/10" (CQC), 355mm/14" (Std), 457mm/18" (LB)

Weight 3.5 kg empty

Rate of fire 600 rounds per minute

Magazine capacity 30 rounds standard

Question:
Which rifle (based on the following) would you prefer using in a combat situation, and why?

Choices:
Mk 16
M 16

 

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