M4 Carbine

M4 Carbine

Type	Carbine
Place of origin	United States
Service history
In service	1994–present
Used by	See Users
Wars	War in Afghanistan (2001–present) War in Iraq (2003–2010) Colombian Armed Conflict
Production history
Manufacturer	Colt Defense
Produced	1994–present
Variants	M4A1, CQBR (Mk. 18 Mod 0)
Specifications
Weight	6.36 lb (2.88 kg) empty 6.9 lb (3.1 kg) with 30 rounds
Length	33 in (840 mm) (stock extended) 29.75 in (756 mm) (stock retracted)
Barrel length	14.5 in (370 mm)
Cartridge	5.56x45mm NATO
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	700–950 round/min cyclic
Muzzle velocity	2,900 ft/s or 884 m/s
Effective range	500 m for a point target and 600 m for an area target
Feed system	30 round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines.
Sights	Iron or various optics